Issue Center
Currently, NRFC's Policy Caucus is focused on the following three issue areas.
-Rural Development in a Global Age
-The Ownership Society
-The Federal Budget and Community and Economic Development Program Cuts
Below, you will find helpful resources on these topics. We welcome additional recommendations; please send to stacy@nrfc.org.
Rural Development in a Global Age
Changing Rural Policy for Changing Times
Presentation to the National Rural Network, February 14, 2005, discussing the significant shifts that need to occur in rural policy to make small communities competitive in a global age.
Author: Mark Drabenstott, Center for the Study of Rural America, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Ownership Society
Share the Ownership
Washington Post article on the need to address asset development among the poor in framing an “ownership society” agenda.
Author: Ray Boshara, New America Foundation
The “Ownership Society” and Social Policy in the 2nd Bush Administration
Ray Boshara, New America Foundation. Presented at a recent NRFC learning event.
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The Federal Budget and Community and Economic Development Program Cuts
Perspectives on the Federal Budget
Information and educational materials about the 2006 Federal Budget developed by NRFC partners, staff and allies.
Compiled by: National Rural Funders Collaborative
Fiscal Year 2006 Federal Budget Presentation
Russ Sullivan, Democratic Staff Director, Senate Finance Committee. Presented at a recent NRFC learning event.
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