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Transforming Federal buildings into high-performance green buildings
Building the Recovery

The General Services Administration will spend $5.55 Billion on over 250 construction projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories. The projects will support the President's vision for a clean energy future, create jobs, and reinvest in our public buildings.

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Funds distribution reported by week
Reporting the Progress

Federal agencies provide weekly status reports of investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, showing funds made available and paid out and the agency’s major completed and planned actions.

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Relief For America’s Working Families
Making work pay

To help middle-class families get back on their feet and restore some fairness to the tax code, President Obama in February signed one of his signature issues into law – the Making Work Pay tax credit. As a result, families across the country are seeing more money in their paychecks.

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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Estimated State vs. Local Government Distribution of Funds
* The JAG Program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system

SOURCE: Department of Justice
Investing in Public Safety

On Friday, March 6, 2009, President Obama and Attorney General Holder announced the allocation of $2 billion in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to control crime and improve the criminal justice system.

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Estimated Distribution of Highway Infrastructure Funds
* 'Enhancement' is a legally defined term for projects such as sidewalk repairs, bicycle paths, and beautification projects. Enhancements do not involve vehicle or mass transit related items.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Rebuilding America

On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, President Obama and Transportation Secretary LaHood announced the release of $27 billion in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help states create a 21st century infrastructure. Learn more about where your taxpayer dollars are going.

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Building the Recovery

The General Services Administration will spend $5.55 Billion on over 250 construction projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories. The projects will support the President's vision for a clean energy future, create jobs, and reinvest in our public buildings.

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Accountability and Transparency -This is your money. You have a right to know where it's going and how it's being spent. Learn what steps we're taking to conduct oversight of funds distributed under this law in order to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.Share your Story - Tell us how the Recovery Act is affecting you. What's working? What isn't? We want to hear from you. State Progress and Resources - Curious about the recovery progress in your state?  Learn more about statewide recovery efforts here. Agency Progress and Resources - We're bringing transparency and accountability to all areas of government.  Learn about Recovery investments and grant programs at government agencies and departments.
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Announcement
Recovery Dialogue: IT Solutions
For one week beginning April 27th, The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board and the Office of Management and Budget in partnership with the National Academy of Public Administration, will host a national online dialogue to engage leading information technology (IT) vendors, thinkers, and consumers in answering a key question:
What ideas, tools, and approaches can make Recovery.gov a place where all citizens can transparently monitor the expenditure and use of recovery funds?
Participants from across the IT community will be able to recommend, discuss, and vote on the best ideas, tools, and approaches. Your ideas can directly impact how Recovery.gov operates and ensure that our economic recovery is the most transparent and accountable in history. Mark your calendars and check back for the web link. Click here for more information.



Timeline - Milestones at a Glance