Revitalization Programs
| Author | : William B. Shear |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 57 |
| Release | : 2010-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781437930498 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1437930492 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (492 Downloads) |
Download or read book Revitalization Programs written by William B. Shear and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in 1993 and in subsequent legislation in 1997, 1999, and 2000, Congress established the Empowerment Zone (EZ), Enterprise Community (EC), and Renewal Community (RC) programs to reduce unemployment and generate economic growth in selected Census tracts. Urban and rural communities received grants, tax incentives, or a combination of both to stimulate community development and business activity. A report to Congress was mandated on the EZ, EC, and RC programs and their effect on poverty, unemployment, and economic growth in designated program areas. The first two mandated reports were issued in 2004 and 2006. This report makes available info. provided in a briefing to Congress on Jan. 29, 2010. Illus.
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