Us Code § 2403 - Congressional declaration of policy
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§ 2403. Congressional declaration of policy
(a) Stimulation of high rate of productivity growth
The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of productivity on the interrelations of all components of the national economy, declares that it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, to stimulate a high rate of productivity growth.
(b) Improvement and coordination of Federal plans to carry out policy
It is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources to carry out the policy set forth in this chapter.
(c) Interpretation of laws, rules, etc., to carry out policy
The laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the United States shall be so interpreted as to give full force and effect to this policy.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title I, §103, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 734.)
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