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Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Lexicon of Politics: Day 4

I don't know what this is in honor of, I just think it's cool. (From the Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang, ed. Bennett.)

red-headed Eskimo n. a precisely targeted bill, law, or piece of legislation.
2004 Balitmore Sun (Feb 18) 4B:
"The legislation is what those around Annapolis call a "red-headed Eskimo"--a bill designed to aid just one person, business, or interest."