| − | In government, the term pork is also used to refer to often unnecessary spending on a particular Congressman's pet project(s) in his home district. Though the practice is roundly criticized by many politicians and nearly all ordinary citizens, pork spending has steadily increased over the years. | + | In government, the term "pork", or "pork spending", is used to refer to often unnecessary spending on a particular Congressman's pet project(s) in his home district. Though the practice is roundly criticized by many politicians and nearly all ordinary citizens, pork spending has steadily increased over the years. |