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Tax Reduction Act
Cut corporate and individual taxes to stimulate growth. Individual income tax rates were cut by approximately 20%. -
Voting Rights Act
Ended the practice of requiring voters to pass literacy tests and permitted the federal government to monitor voter registration. It is still in effect. -
Omnibus Housing Act
Provided money for low-inclome housing. It aimed to provide affordable housing for Americans. -
Higher Education Act
Funded scholarships and low-interest loans for college students. It increased federal money given to universities, created scholarships, gave low-interest loans for students, and established a National Teachers Corps. It is still around today. -
Wilderness Preservation Act
Set aside over 9 million acres for national forest lands. It also created the Nation Preservation System and is still in effect today. -
Truth in Packaging Act
Set standards for labeling consumer goods and required that all consumer commodities be labeled. It is still used today.
