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The Congressional Pig Book: Pet Projects and Wasteful Spending

Explore the 2012 Pig Book, revealing earmarks in Congress districts, some deemed wasteful. Learn about egregious examples of pork barrel spending and ways to reign in unnecessary projects. Find out more at http://cagw.org/sites/default/files/pdf/2012-pig-book.pdf

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The Congressional Pig Book: Pet Projects and Wasteful Spending

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  1. Pig Book 2012 PORK: Pet projects for Members of Congress districts/states, often considered wasteful or unnecessary for nation at large

  2. EARMARKS • An earmark is a congressional provision that directs approved funds to be spent on specific projects or that directs specific exemptions from taxes or mandated fees.

  3. PIG BOOK RULES • This year’s Congressional Pig Book Summary symbolize the most egregious and blatant examples of pork.  • Meet at least one of CAGW’s seven criteria, but most satisfy at least two: • Requested by only one chamber of Congress • Not specifically authorized; • Not competitively awarded; • Not requested by the President; • Greatly exceeds the President’s budget request or the previous year’s funding; • Not the subject of congressional hearings; or • Serves only a local or special interest.

  4. EARMARS Go here to get your oink on: http://cagw.org/sites/default/files/pdf/2012-pig-book.pdf

  5. ANSWER in STARTER • Pick your 3 favorite PORKY projects (biggest waste of taxpayer money). Briefly explain why you picked each. • List 2 at least somewhat justifiable projects. Describe how the Congress member might defend these. • Look at the state rankings. What might explain the top states? • Check out the historical trends. What has been happening recently. What could be a reason for this? • How could we reign in the pork? Give 3 ideas.

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