Some of the most vital jobs in local communities are being threatened daily by budget cutbacks and the struggling economy – including firefighters and police officers. While the White House says the stimulus bill saved thousands of these kinds of jobs from being taken away, some local stations are reporting that these types of jobs [...]
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This morning, President Obama marked a year since signing the Economic Recovery Act. So has the stimulus package worked? Here are just a few examples from EconomyStory’s partners examining the industries and projects that have benefited the most, and areas of the country that are still waiting for their funding to arrive:
Propublica’s Eye on Stimulus [...]
Just over a month from now, the first-time homebuyer tax credit of $8,000 will be a thing of the past. While the credit has been the subject of fraud and controversy, it has also boosted home sales in tough times and given young buyers new opportunities.
In Arkansas, there’s been a rush on buying property [...]
How bad is bad? When it comes to jobless benefits, some states are upset because things aren’t bad enough to qualify for Congress’ recent extension to states with unemployment over 8.5%, as Manuel Quinones reports at Capitol News Connection.
“A new compromise in the Senate aims to solve the dispute by extending Federal unemployment benefits [...]
It’s summer vacation time, when families hit the road and see some of the nation’s most treasured places — national parks. While stimulus funds help keep the parks ready for visitors, many who live near these well-preserved areas are facing hard times.
In Flagstaff, Arizona, near the Grand Canyon, nearly one in three people need government [...]
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