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Adventures in Porkland
1992-12-13T19:59:41-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNjcyXC8wMzYwMjAtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Brian Kelly discussed his research for the book, Adventures in Porkland: How Washington Wastes Your Money and Why They Won’t Stop, published by Villard Books. He described the process of pork-barrel legislation in which members of Congress of both parties secure money and benefits for their own districts.
Brian Kelly discussed his research for the book, Adventures in Porkland: How Washington Wastes Your Money and Why They Won’t Stop,…
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Brian Kelly discussed his research for the book, Adventures in Porkland: How Washington Wastes Your Money and Why They Won’t Stop, published by Villard Books. He described the process of pork-barrel legislation in which members of Congress of both parties secure money and benefits for their own districts. close
Brian Kelly discussed his research for the book, Adventures in Porkland: How Washington Wastes Your Money and Why They Won’t Stop,… read more
Brian Kelly discussed his research for the book, Adventures in Porkland: How Washington Wastes Your Money and Why They Won’t Stop, published by Villard Books. He described the process of pork-barrel legislation in which members of Congress of both parties secure money and benefits for their own districts. close
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