________ Bills Are One of Congress's Favorite Vehicles for Pork-Barrel

question 18

Multiple Choice

________ bills are one of Congress's favorite vehicles for pork-barrel spending.

• A)Education
• B)Veteran's affairs
• C)Health care
• D)Highway

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