Biden poised to bring back major spending concern under Obama administration: Pork barrel projects

With President-elect Joe Biden set to take office in January, Democrats are readying to bring back a staple of former President Barack Obama’s legislative legacy: earmarks and pork barrel projects.

“Democrats are hoping to reinstate so-called earmarks, or special perks tucked into larger spending bills that benefit a specific recipient, such as a congressional district or institution,” the Los Angeles Times wrote. “While the practice has been abused in the past, it has also been credited with easing the passage of important legislation by offering targeted incentives to win the support of key lawmakers.”