From
the menu at the right margin, select “logrolling” and “pork-barrel
legislation”.
Write
(and learn) the definitions of each term.
Go to http://cagw.org/content/2012-pig-book-summary The 2012 Pig Book Summary
Read
the entire Introduction, including the seven criteria for earmarks (or pork)
Select
one of the categories. Peruse the “pork-barrel” (aka “earmarks”) in your
category and choose TWO that to you best illustrate pork-barreling in
action. Make notes on the
following points:
Dollar amount
Description of
project
Name, state, and
Congressional district of Congressional sponsor
How the earmark
benefited the Congressman’s district (if not obvious from the above)
Be
prepared to make an oral report on your findings
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