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 92 STAT. 1900

Ante, p. 1895. Policies and programs, initiation.

PUBLIC LAW 95-523—OCT..27, 1978 culture, business, and industry, and achievement of reasonable price stability as provided for in section 5(b) of the Employment Act of 1946. It is, therefore, the purpose of this title to require the President to initiate, as the President deems appropriate, with recommendations to the Congress where necessary, supplementary programs and policies to the extent that the President finds such action necessary to help achieve these goals, including the goals and timetable for the reduction of unemployment. Insofar as feasible without undue delay, any policies and programs so recommended shall be included in the Economic Report. COUNTERCYCLICAL EMPLOYMENT POLICIES

15 USC 3112.

SEC. 202. (a) Any countercyclical efforts undertaken to aid in achieving the purposes of section 201 shall consider for inclusion the following programmatic entities: (1) accelerated public works, including the development of t standby public works projects; (2) public service employment; (3) State and local grant programs; tBJjl.0,3*flK • (4) the levels and duration of unemployment insurance; (5) skill training in both the private and public sectors, both as g a general remedy and as a supplement to unemployment insurance; (6) youth employment programs as specified in section 205; (7) community development programs to provide employment s in activities of value to the States, local communities (including rural areas), and the Nation; (8)Federal procurement programs which are targeted on labor surplus areas; and (9) augmentation of other employment and training programs ?'' ' • ' which would help to reduce high levels of unemployment arising from cyclical causes. (b) In any countercyclical efforts undertaken, the President shall consider a triggering mechanism which will implement the program during a period of rising unemployment and phase out the program when unemployment is appropriately reduced, and incorporate effecfjir^ari/.-* tive means to facilitate individuals assisted under programs developed pursuant to this section to return promptly to regular private and public employment as the economy recovers. COORDINATION W I T H STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

15 USC 3113.

15 USC 1021 note.

SEC. 203. (a) As an integral part of any countercyclical employment policies undertaken in accord with section 202, the President shall, to the extent the President deems necessary, set forth programs and policies, including recommended legislation where needed, to coordinate economic action among the Federal Government, regions, States and localities, and the private sector to promote achievement of the purposes of this Act and the Employment Act of 1946 and an economic environment in which State and local governments and private sector economic activity and employment will prosper. In considering programs and policies related to the private sector, full consideration shall be given to promoting the growth and well-being of small businesses and employment training programs through private sector incentives.

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