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Congress Proposes $950 Million for Public Works Grants
Washington AP reports Congress seeks $950 million in federal grants for public works in areas with unemployment above 8.75 percent. The bill would cover 80 percent of project costs, favoring labor-heavy builds, with Sen. Randolph and Rep. McFall leading efforts. Johnson urges release of $25 million frozen funds amid high unemployment.
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Washington
Congress
John d. McFall
D-Calif
House
Senate
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
Public Works Committee
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Public Works Fund
Harold T. Johnson
Nixon