Wasteful government spending, informally Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. meat from a domestic hog or pig
2. a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WASTEFUL (adjective)
1. inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
2. laying waste
GOVERNMENT (noun)
1. the act of governing; exercising authority
2. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

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