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Antirecession Assistance Is Helping but Distribution Formula Needs Reassessment

GGD-77-76 Published: Jul 20, 1977. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 1977.
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The antirecession assistance program is helping many areas in the United States, but in some respects, the objectives of the Congress are not being met. A review of this program was conducted at 52 governments, including States, counties, and cities, which received $363 million, or about 31%, of all antirecession funds distributed for the program's first four quarters.

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Economic stabilizationFederal aid to citiesFederal aid to localitiesFederal aid to statesFiscal policiesFull employment policiesLocal governmentsRecessionReprogramming of appropriated fundsState governments