Why do members of Congress often support pork-barrel projects?
Responses
They are underfunded projects that address social ills or issues, so members of Congress often support them because addressing and solving society’s problems is a major part of their job.
They are privately funded projects sponsored by special-interest groups, so members of Congress often support them because they want to garner campaign donations from those special-interest groups.
They are state-funded projects that contribute to the federal government, so members of Congress often support them because they are federal employees.
They are government-funded projects that directly benefit legislators’ home districts or states, so members of Congress often support them to help their constituents and the businesses in their districts or states.
