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On the recordMarch 29, 1990
In the case of highly distressed areas, incentives such as those in the Administration's Enterprise Zone proposal would be more effective than the EDA programs.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2015 - Public Works and Economic Development Act

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