Rural Development: Patchwork of Federal Programs Needs To Be Reappraised
(Chapter Report, 07/28/94, GAO/RCED-94-165).

The traditional sources of America's economic vitality--such as farming
and industries based on natural resources--have undergone gradual yet
significant restructuring during the 20th century. This restructuring
has been accompanied by long-term economic disappointments: Poverty
rates have remained high in rural counties, and unemployment rates have
generally been higher in rural areas than in cities.  These conditions
have fueled an exodus from many rural areas, worsening their problems.
This report (1) identifies the factors that influence a rural area's
economic success or failure and (2) evaluates whether federal programs
efficiently address rural economic problems.

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 REPORTNUM:  RCED-94-165
     TITLE:  Rural Development: Patchwork of Federal Programs Needs To 
             Be Reappraised
      DATE:  07/28/94
   SUBJECT:  Federal aid programs
             Rural economic development
             Demographic data
             Federal/state relations
             Regional development programs
             Public assistance programs
             Community development
             State-administered programs
             Block grants
             Aid for training or employment
IDENTIFIER:  National School Lunch Program
             Community Development Block Grant
             
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