Pork-laden

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I was recently shown this term which had been used in The Economist mag. It was used to describe an energy bill in the U.S. 'a pork-laden energy bill'. I can't give further context because I was only shown the article quickly.
Can anyone offer any insight into its intended meaning? Would it have been fair of me to advise that it meant 'excessively wasteful or generous'?
Thanks

Hitchhiker · Accepted Answer

Hey Mike, I had a look around (read quite a few articles that referred to pork-laden legislation etc) - I would agree, it must mean: bloated, wasteful etc.

Mike in Japan · Answer

Thanks F Hitch,
I hadn't seen it before yesterday.

Mike A. · Answer

I think "pork" (as in "pork-barrel politics") is slang for "extra provisions in the bill that have little to do with the main purpose of the legislation, but which will be of political benefit to the legislators", "goodies", "extras", etc.

Hitchhiker · Answer

That would make sense.. perks etc..

Juliet · Answer

i am a journalism teacher want to learn more about journalism terms especially in headline writing can send some of it....

Mike in Japan · Answer

Sorry Juliet, I don't quite follow (understand) your post.

Woodward · Answer

I wonder if this is a cousin or something of Bin.
(Bin Laden)

Mike in Japan · Answer

Ha ha ha, good one Woody!
Maybe it's what the Yanks will eventually do!

Anonymous · Answer

i am searching for the same answer!

Yankee · Answer

Hi Anon

Your search will be over as soon as you read what Mike A. posted in this thread.

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