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Recovery.gov Releases First Batch of Stimulus Reports

Data from nearly 9,000 stimulus contracts show that more than 30,000 jobs have been created or saved.

Oh Snap! Republicans’ and Democrats’ Claws Come Out

Political finger-pointing, all along the stimulus money trail.

Stimulating the Stimulus? Stimulus 2.0? You Be the Judge

More help may be coming for the jobless and homebuyers, as part of the stimulus or not.

In Tracking Stimulus Spending at Federal Agencies, No Single Number Will Do

The federal government has put more money into the stimulus pipeline than has actually made it into the economy.

There’s Money for Schools, but Will California Get Some?

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is pushing for changes that would make California eligible for the Race to the Top fund.

Desperate Scene in Detroit as Stimulus Comes to Crossroads

Fights and threats punctuate a gathering of 35,000 people looking for help with mortgage and utility bills.

Poll Finds Americans Not Seeing Stimulus Impact

Non-whites and whites have far different views of how the stimulus is working, a new survey indicates.

Stimulus Transportation Spending Lags Predictions

Transportation projects are seen as an important source of jobs from the stimulus, but the flow of money is slow.

Direct Stimulus Spending Hits $100 Billion Milestone

The outlay from spending and tax relief combined is now more than 20 percent of the total stimulus package.

Stimulus Gets Mixed Reviews in Newest GAO Report

Recovery spending is ahead of schedule, but not all programs have been running smoothly.

The Young and the Jobless

The youth unemployment rate soars despite a program to help put teenagers to work.

Has the Stimulus Really Created or Saved One Million Jobs?

The president's Council of Economic Advisers warns that its own employment numbers are far from certain.

StimCities Update: Biden’s Account Clashes with Reality on Ground

From casinos to shelters, the recession continues to have a broad impact.

Just Shy of 20 Percent of Stimulus Spent So Far

Some federal agencies remain far behind in spending the stimulus money appropriated for them.

GOP: Having It Both Ways on Stimulus?

Some Republicans who came out against the stimulus have since sought money for projects at military bases.

While We’re At It, Your Fridge Is Also a Piece of Junk

Government rebates expand from fuel-efficient cars to energy-efficient appliances.

Six Months of Stimulus: What We’ve Learned

Where's the Recovery Act money going and how much good is it doing? Questions with no easy answers.

Talking With Earl Devaney, Stimulus Watchdog

The head of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board discusses the effort to track where the stimulus money is going.

Stim Bucks for Slumlords?

Landlords don't have to keep property up to code to get money from the stimulus package.

Tussle in Tallahassee: Florida Stands Its Ground on Stimulus Spending Speed

Gov. Charlie Crist defends the way his state is handling its money, despite its place at the bottom of a congressional ranking.