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The Community Self-Determination Act: A Bold New Step to Combat Poverty in America

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0016

Dates

  • July 24, 1968
  • 90th (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The Community Self-Determination Act is a bill that would provide assistance to poverty-stricken communities in the form of community development banks and businesses. The aim is to help all areas of the country, not just isolated pockets of poverty. This bill is the result of the efforts of citizen groups who believe that a new approach is needed to address the issue of poverty.

Extent

25 pages