In relation to the Federal government, when Congress or the president spends money unwisely or on unimportant things, it is called "pork berrel" spending
In relation to the Federal government, when Congress or the president spends money unwisely or on unimportant things, it is called pork barrel spending.
The term pork barrel refers to a metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district. The usage originated in American English. The term pork barrel politics refers to spending which is intended to benefit constituents of a politician in return for their political support, either in the form of campaign contributions or votes.
