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which new deal program gave money to states and local governments to use for providing money to people who were unemployed?

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Answer: Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

Explanation: Created under the Federal Emergency Relief Act to award grants to states for works programs to hire the unemployed and provide direct relief payments to the indigent. Created by Executive Order to fund state and local public works projects.

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