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The method used for computing the respective Federal and State shares in total program costs is specifically set forth in the Act.

The term `` State '' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico ; ;

the term `` United States '' includes the several States and the District of Columbia and excludes the Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico, and, prior to 1962, Alaska and Hawaii.

The following steps are employed in the calculations: 1.