Intergovernmental Programs Under President Clinton

Authors

  • Ronald John Hy
  • R. Lawson Veasey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.2374-7781.1993.14.0.249-265

Abstract

The Clinton administration was elected with a mandate for change. This essay speculates on the projected impact of Clinton’s plans on the intergovernmental relationship. Specifically, the various components of federal support for intergovernmental activity are discussed in relation to Daniel Elazar’s classic typology of federal aid. During the campaign and transition phases, Clinton was perceived by some as a “tax and spend” Democrat. The research below contradicts that popular wisdom and suggests the probability of a leaner, more nationally-directed system of aid for sub-national authorities. Ultimately, under the Clinton administration the competition for intergovernmental support may prove more fierce than it was in the 1980s.

References

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Clinton, Bill. 1992. Putting People First: A National Economic Strategy for America. Little Rock, AR: The Clinton for President Committee.

Elazar, Daniel. 1972. Fiscal Questions and Political Answers in Intergovernmental Finance. Public Administration Review 32: 471-478.

Feinsilber, Mike. 1992. Little Rock Summit Provides More Than A Glimpse at Clinton's Agenda. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 12 December 1992.

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Veasey, R. Lawson. 1988. Devolutionary Federalism and Elazar's Typology: The Arkansas Response to Reagan's New Federalism. Publius 18: 61-77.

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Published

1993-07-01

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Vol. 14: Summer 1993

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