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Appalachia Economic Planning Includes Private Organizations
Washington reports private groups tap Uncle Sam funds to run antipoverty efforts across the Appalachia region. A center headed by Samuel Sharp at Ohio University promotes private sector programs to compete with federal plans, with grants totaling mid six figures fueling local initiatives and a push to create self sustaining economies amid deep poverty.
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