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EDA: Treatment of Blacks at the Economic Development Administration in the 1980s

HRD-90-148 Published: Sep 26, 1990. Publicly Released: Sep 26, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO assessed a former Economic Development Administration (EDA) employee's allegations regarding the treatment of black employees and black applicants for grant funds.

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Black-owned businessesData collectionEmployment discriminationEmployment of minoritiesFair employment programsFederal employeesGrant award proceduresGrants to local governmentsMinority business contractsRacial discrimination