Senator dogood is pushing for the construction of a new military base in his state even though, from the standpoint of national security, it is clear that there are better places to locate the new military base. economic theory would suggest that senator dogood is

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This is a classic example of what is termed "Pork"  or "Pork barrel politics".  Pork is when a legislator tries to divert federal funds to projects in their districts or State.  These funds provide jobs and income for his constituents who the will repay him with votes in the next election.