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Shielding the 2027 Budget from Pork-Barrel Politics

Shielding the 2027 Budget from Pork-Barrel Politics

This commentary argues that the central issue with the 2027 national budget is credibility rather than size. It calls for tighter safeguards against pork-barrel allocations and greater transparency to rebuild public trust.

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Insulating the 2027 budget from pork