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Carter pushes urban policy as cities rally to support
Washington officials and black leaders rally to President Carter after he signs four executive orders aiding troubled cities. They praise the shift in attitude and push Congress to back the $8.3 billion urban plan, while noting the need for strong city lobbying to prevent abandonment. Jesse Jackson lauds the policy shift and urges continued advocacy.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Clarence Mitchell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
William McNichols
Denver
McNichols
U.S. Conference of Mayors
White House
California
Capitol Hill
Jesse Jackson