Gateway Cities. U.S. cities that have historically attracted a disproportionate number of immigrants as ports-of-entry.
General Assistance. State-funded and administered programs that provide cash to some low-income individuals and families who do not qualify for cash assistance benefits under federal programs.
General Revenue Sharing. An entitlement program that transferred federal funds to state and local governments with few restrictions on its use. Congress enacted revenue sharing in 1972 but allowed the program to expire in 1986.
Gini Coefficient. A summary measure of distribution of income (or wealth or other quantity) within a particular geographic area. It ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), so that the higher the number, the higher degree of inequality. It is used to compare the level of inequality over time as well as across different regions or countries. Two regions may have the same Gini coefficient and thus same amount of inequality overall, yet have differently shaped income distributions.
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA). A law enacted to establish strategic planning and performance measurement in the federal government. Requires federal agencies to develop strategic plans, performance measures, annual performance plans, and annual performance reports.
