Pork barrel

spends the tax funded money is habitually erroneous. According to Schmidt, S. Shelley, M. and Bardes, B. Detractors state that dubious projects and plans have repeatedly been funded and argue that homeland security finances should not be wasted on “pork barrel” spending. Stemming from this, it is understood that in 2005, the state of Kentucky was granted $36,000 to safeguard bingo halls from terrorist infiltration. Furthermore, on the 20th of December 2004, the US government broadcasted a $153…

Cooking was commonly made to be sweet. Sugar was imported and way more expensive than honey (Rubel). When things were imported they were sold in a rather weird form of measurement. Butterbeer, herring, salmon, fish, eel and wine were sold by the barrel. Honey and thick liquids were sold by the Bolle. Limes were sold by the cartload. Soft fruits were sold by the frael. Salt quicklimes and shells were sold by the chaldron. Don’t forget about napkins, they are sold by the diker. The equivalent of…

It was 1814, Colonel Jackson and his men set foot down the Mississippi River in hopes of catching the British. The only thing Jackson's men had were their muskets and what food they could carry, which consisted of mostly pork and beans. After days of marching Jackson's men finally caught the British in the town of New Orleans. The plan was to hide behind surrounding cotton bales and brush, and to not shoot until they could see the whites of the Red Coats eyes. They could hear the beat of the…

As we have learned in our text, incumbents are more often than not re-elected to the U.S. Congress in high rates. In Understanding American Government: California Edition the author states that “incumbency is even more of an asset to members of congress than it is to presidents.” But why might this be? I believe that the system of American government gives incumbents an almost unfair advantage when it comes to the acquisition of campaign funds as well as helpful media exposure. As we have…

Miriam Defensor Santiago is known around the globe for her intelligence and stand against corruption. Because of her brilliance, she received various recognitions: named as laureate of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for government service, cited for "for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up a graft-ridden agency", and recognized by The Australian Magazine as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World. In addition, she brought honor to the Philippines in 2012 by being the first Filipina and…

Upon marching into Valley Forge on December 19, Washington soon realized that they had twenty-five barrels of flour and a small amount of salt pork. These kinds of provisions were nowhere near large enough to feed an army of 12,000 men, and about 500 women and children. In order to get around this daunting challenge, Washington sent out men to gather supplies. The roads surrounding…

The Apprentice “How long have you been employed, Miss Baxter?” questioned the man who'd previously claimed to be employed by the New York gazette. He'd arrived last night with his expensive shoes and pristine garments, asked for his share of salted pork, then requested the cleanest cot in the whole infirmary. Now he sat with Margaret Baxter, still clothed in her apron that was once as white as snow but now stained with dried blood. Originally, the reporter wanted to pester Miss Clara Barton,…

Political Parties in the United States Political parties have been a crucial part of American government since the ratification of the constitution in 1788. These groups of like-minded people keep the government organized, and help to inform the public on various political issues. Despite the fact that political parties are not explicitly mentioned in the constitution, they still hold a great deal of power. The importance of the Democratic Party , Republican Party, and the Working Families…

There are roughly _4000_ political action committees (PACs) in the United States. Congress's strength as a policymaking institution includes its ability to represent a wide range of interests, capacity for compromise and negotiation, responsiveness to local interests. Economic groups have an advantage over non-economic groups because they have greater access to financial resources About 90% percent of all PAC contributions go to the incumbents. According to James Madison, the source of most…

The world is made up of many different religions and beliefs. We all believe in our beliefs because it's what we choose to believe in or because those beliefs were passed down to us from generation to generation. Whatever, the case may be as people we believe and defend our believes. We stand up for what we believe and believe that our religion is correct or the most accurate one compared to the rest. There are many resources that people use to know more about their religion. Today I will also…