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Invest In Rural Infrastructure |
"Obama will invest in the core infrastructure -- roads, bridges, locks, dams, water systems and essential air service -- that rural communities need."
-- Obama's Blueprint for Change
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SEPTEMBER 03, 2009
Vilsack Announces $172 Million More For Rural Infrastructure
On the 200th day since President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an additional $172 million for environment and water projects in 24 states. This places the total stimulus spending on water and environment projects thus far at $1.636 billion. |
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FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Stimulus Provides Funds For Rural Infrastructure
The economic recovery package [PDF] signed into law by President Obama provides $27.5 billion for highway and bridge construction and repair, $6 billion for clean water projects, and $7.2 billion to bring broadband Internet to underserved areas. |
