THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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to increase federal government aid to those in need
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to increase spending on the war in Vietnam
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to provide block grants to states for them to spend as needed
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to change tax laws so the wealthy paid less of the total share
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Detailed explanation-1: -Block grants provide state and local governments funding to assist them in addressing broad purposes, such as community development, social services, public health, or law enforcement, and generally provide them more control over the use of the funds than categorical grants.
Detailed explanation-2: -A block grant in the United States is a grant-in-aid of a specified amount from the federal government of the United States to individual states and local governments to help support various broad purpose programs, such as law enforcement, social services, public health, and community development.
Detailed explanation-3: -Block grants lessen the restriction on federal grants given to state and local govt by grouping several categorical grants under one broad heading. Governors prefer block grants because states have more flexibility in how money is spent.
Detailed explanation-4: -As a policy theme, New Federalism typically involves the federal government providing block grants to the states to resolve a social issue. The federal government then monitors outcomes but provides broad discretion to the states for how the programs are implemented.
Detailed explanation-5: -Block grants are federal funds earmarked for specific state or local programs. A block grant is supported by federal funds but administered by state or local governments, the thought being local authorities are better suited to handle local issues. Such programs are often meant to improve social welfare programs.