Stimulus Funds Come to Virginia

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The U.S. Senate, with my support, passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), to revive our struggling economy by addressing several long-standing needs throughout the country.

During the development of this crucial legislation, I worked with my colleagues to develop a recovery plan that was truly stimulative, with a set of specific guidelines and benchmarks for economic renewal.

As a result, the ARRA will receive more than $9 billion to help stimulate the economy, maintain government services, invest in infrastructure, improve public facilities, and create or save more than 93,000 jobs in a range of industries. This total includes approximately $4.8 billion in new federal funding and over $4 billion in tax credits and other direct assistance for children, families, the elderly, and the disabled.

I have created an interactive map that details some of the funds coming to Virginia. I encourage you to see what projects are in your area. To view the map, please click here. To read a detailed report by the Commonwealth Institute on recovery funds coming to Virginia, please click here.