Economic Stimulus

Economic Stimulus

  • FALLS CHURCH, VA - JANUARY 19: U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan exit after Obama delivered remarks on the 'Race To The Top' program at the Graham Road Elementary School January 19, 2010 in Falls Church, Virginia. The President is announcing his request for an additional $1.35 billion in 2011 for the program that was created as part of the economic stimulus bill signed into law last year.

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  • Obama's $3.8 trillion budget a 'mixed bag' for LIers

    ...to low-income Americans. Obama's proposal would extend the boost in federal reimbursements that originally passed in Obama's stimulus package last year. By the end of this year, Schumer said, New York will have gotten $11.1 billion in increased Medicaid reimbursements,... |more

  • Obama to unveil $3.8T budget with massive deficits

    ...system and jump-start growth.Much of the spending surge over the past two years reflects the cost of the $787 billion economic stimulus measure that Congress passed in February 2009 to deal with the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression . The... |more

  • LETTERS: Heroin problem, LIPA, MTA and more

    ...has:n Saved our nation from falling into a depression.n Extended unemployment insurance for millions of Americans.n Put in place a stimulus package for car buyers, thereby helping the auto industry.n Put in place a stimulus package for home buyers, thereby... |more

  • EDITORIAL: Obama seems to have heard, now he has to make it happen

    ...should also invest more in infrastructure. An $8-billion plan to build high-speed rail announced Thursday - and funded via the stimulus bill - is the kind of initiative that will create jobs and also deliver lasting value for the nation. The announcement included... |more

  • Republicans grill President Obama face-to-face

    ...said he was disappointed and perplexed by virtually unanimous GOP opposition to other programs, such as the $787 billion economic stimulus bill enacted a year ago.He also noted overwhelming Republican opposition to his proposed overhaul of the nationâs health... |more

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  • CCA Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results Board of Directors Approves a $250.0 Million Stock Repurchase Program; ..

    ...2009, while income taxes paid in 2008 reflect the favorable tax depreciation provisions on qualified assets under the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, as well as on our Adams County Correctional Center, which is in a location that qualifies for accelerated depreciation... 4:40 PM |more

  • Hawaii gets $900K for healthy-living projects

    ...through quit lines and media campaigns, and 13 states received additional funding to support special initiatives. A Hawaii Department of Health spokeswoman said a list of projects supported by the stimulus funding will be released later this week.... 4:34 PM |more

  • Obama Seeks to Channel Reagan as Democrats Prepare for Election

    ...leaders meeting in Washington to make sure people know that “we have already seen signs of recovery” because of last year’s stimulus plan and that Republicans are “rehashing the same failed Bush policies.” “It’s important that the word get out,” she said. ... |more

  • Obama and the TARP Baby

    ...but since the performance of both parties and all the news media was so abysmal, a grade on the curve could be a B plus. Stay tuned for future posts on the Stimulus Bill, the auto industry, health care, and Obama's first year as leader of his party.... |more

  • Kentucky gets stimulus funds for broadband study

    ...state of Kentucky has received a $2.1 million federal stimulus grant to fund broadband mapping and planning activities that will help the state expand the availability and use of high-speed Internet services. The grant was presented by the U.S. Department... |more