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Christopher Flavelle is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He has written for Newsweek, Slate and The Washington Post, and produced videos for The New York Times' Web site. He is also a contributing writer for The Big Money, Slate's new business and economics site. Before coming to Columbia, Christopher was chief speechwriter to the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and an assistant editor at The Walrus magazine in Toronto. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from McGill University.

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Congress Does Repair Job on Stimulus School Construction Plan

March 18, 2010, 3:51 p.m.

President Obama has signed a bill providing federal subsidies directly to school districts for construction, rather than relying on lenders to offer lower interest rates because of prospective tax credits. The stimulus bill provided for the school construction funds, but school districts were unable to sell many of the bonds.

Stimulus Spending Cracks 40 Percent

March 17, 2010, 8:03 a.m.

Stimulus Spending Now at $314 Billion

March 9, 2010, 10:41 a.m.

Nearly 40 Percent of Stimulus Paid Out

March 1, 2010, 3:30 p.m.

Anniversary of Stimulus Met with Praise and Scorn

Feb. 17, 2010, 2:24 p.m.

The anniversary of the stimulus brings the government’s claims that it’s working, with 2 million jobs created or saved, and brings praise from some corners. Some critics—and Republicans, of course—beg to differ. The government says it has spent or cut taxes to the tune of $453 billion so far.

A Stimulus Birthday Present: Our Spending Speed Chart

Feb. 16, 2010, 2:51 p.m.

Stimulus Speed Chart

Feb. 16, 2010, 1:29 p.m.

Just how fast are federal agencies getting stimulus money out the door?

Stimulus Spending Hits $272 Billion—34 Percent of Total

Feb. 9, 2010, 11:13 a.m.

One-Third of Stimulus Money Spent

Feb. 3, 2010, 2:46 p.m.

After Months of Drought, Stimulus Obligations Bounce Back

Jan. 25, 2010, 2:06 p.m.

Obama Administration Slows Its Plan to Redirect Pakistan Aid

Jan. 20, 2010, 11 a.m.

U.S. Contractor Announces Plans to Train Pakistani NGOs, On Its Own Dime

Jan. 12, 2010, 5:36 p.m.

Stimulus Spending Hits $257 Billion, But the ‘Pipeline’ Is Still Emptying

Jan. 12, 2010, 10:52 a.m.

USAID Asks for Help Training Pakistani NGOs Set to Receive U.S. Money

Jan. 8, 2010, 12:59 p.m.

Nearly One-Third of Stimulus Paid Out in 2009

Jan. 5, 2010, 12:24 p.m.

Two Cents Short, Company Tried to Cancel COBRA Benefits

Jan. 4, 2010, 3:39 p.m.

Happy New Year? Fat Chance, Say Some Economists

Jan. 4, 2010, 12:32 p.m.

New York City Calls for Drilling Ban in Watershed, Rejects State Study

Dec. 24, 2009, 3:47 p.m.

ew York City officials have called for a ban on natural gas drilling within the city’s 2,000-square-mile upstate watershed and urged Albany to withdraw its controversial draft environmental review for drilling across the state.

Schools Have Trouble Tapping Stimulus Funds

Dec. 24, 2009, 3:58 a.m.

The stimulus program included $11 billion in bonds intended to let school districts raise capital through interest-free bonds to fund repairs and construction, but red tape and other roadblocks have prevented many school districts from taking advantage.

State Dept. Responds to Criticisms Over Pakistan Aid Report

Dec. 23, 2009, 3:50 p.m.

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