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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1978

Page

8

Carter's urban policy aims to boost parks and jobs nationwide

President Carter unveils an $8.3 billion urban strategy relying on tax credits and grants to spur investment in distressed cities. It includes $150 million for housing rehab loans, $50 million for community health centers, $20 million for Liveable Cities arts and murals, and millions for parks, day care, Meals on Wheels, and mass transit links pending congressional approval.

Jonathan Wolman Washington Carter Congress Criti Capitol Hill House Senate National Development Bank Senate Banking Committee White House Stuart Eizenstat Eizenstat The National En Atlanta

Mayors flip on Carter urban proposal at White House

Mayors from major cities reversed positions after an East Room briefing, criticizing then embracing President Carter's $8.3 billion urban plan. They cited concerns over funding and federal deficit pressures while praising incentives to spur local urban strategies.

Washington White House Carter Congress Terrance Pitts Milwaukee County Wis Richard L. Lesher U.S. Chamber of Commerce National Governors Association

Illinois Governor Thompson Critiques Carter Urban Strategy

Governor James R. Thompson says the national urban strategy is a long way from flying and needs work. He calls for a larger funded plan, including a National Development Bank and tax credits, warns of under funding, and questions the state’s budget impact. He suggests Congress may overhaul the program and notes limited concrete figures for Illinois.

Washington Carter Illinois James R. Thompson Congress Thompson National Development Bank

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