"President Obama signed legislation to jumpstart our economy, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, less than a month after his inauguration. The plan will save or create 3.5 million new jobs, make critical investments in our infrastructure and give 95 percent of working Americans a tax cut." Organizing for America, or BarackObama.com.
Construction and Education/Health Jobs Since President Obama Was Inaugurated
Hoven's Index for July 9, 2010
Federal stimulus money to state and local governments:
Spent on health (Medicaid assistance to states): 38.5%
Spent on education and training: 34.7%
Spent on income security, energy, environment and community development: 14.5%
Spent on transportation: 12.2%
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