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MATCHING
a) unopened bud of an evergreen with pungent aroma
b) dried plum like fruit of tropical evergreen grated in custards and cakes
c) crescent-shaped brown seed with peppery taste of rye
d) blue-gray seeds used in breads and blended with
e) native to India, also known as benne, these small, flat ovals taste nutty and earthy
f) Jamaican pepper, whole berries look like brown peppercorns, ground to season gingerbread
g) tiny seeds of a Mediterranean plant with a taste similar to licorice
-nutmeg
Earmarks
Narrow, specially designated spending authorizations placed in broad legislation by senators and representatives for the purpose of providing benefits to firms and organizations within their constituencies. Earmarked projects are exempt from competitive bidding and normal evaluation procedures.
Public Subsidies
Financial support provided by the government to individuals, organizations, or industries to promote desired activities or reduce burden.
Special-Interest Effect
The impact of a small, focused group influencing policy for its own benefit, often at the broader public's expense.
Pork-Barrel Politics
The allocation of government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district, with the implication of gaining the representative favor or votes.
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