State of Urban America
The committee heard testimony on the condition of American cities and proposals to improve the lives of urban residents. The committee sough… read more
The committee heard testimony on the condition of American cities and proposals to improve the lives of urban residents. The committee sought to hear initiatives for improving the economic and social conditions in American urban areas. Witnesses included administration officials and social policy analysts who discussed urban revitalization programs including enterprise zones, educational reforms, and anti-crime initiatives. Several witnesses discussed possible contributions to the causes of the riots in Los Angeles two weeks earlier. close
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