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==Slang==
==Slang==
In [[politics]], the term "pork" or "[[pork barrel]]" spending is used to refer to often unnecessary spending on a particular politician's pet projects, usually in his home district in order to curry votes. This practice is widely criticized by many people.
In [[politics]], the term "pork" or "[[pork barrel]]" spending is used to refer to often unnecessary spending on a particular politician's pet projects, usually in his home district in order to curry votes. This practice is widely criticized by many people.
In [[England]], a "pork pie" or "porkie" is slang for a [[deceit|lie]].
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