The Republican way: Watts legislation aimed at community renewal. (Black Republican Congressman J.C. Watts and Congressman James M. Talent plan bill)

From: Black Enterprise | Date: June 1, 1996| Author: Jones, Joyce | Copyright information

Watts and Talent envision a yet undrafted bill which would revitalized the depressed economies of inner city and some rural communities. Strict guidelines on poverty and unemployment levels would be used to select the 'renewal communities.' Various aspects of the bill are discussed.

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