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Ronald Reagan: “In 1981, we were able to consolidate 57 narrow, categorical grants into nine block grants, freeing State and local…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 1983
In 1981, we were able to consolidate 57 narrow, categorical grants into nine block grants, freeing State and local officials from burdensome red tape and allowing them to make more decisions.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of Richard S. Williamson as Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs

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