Articles Tagged With 'Stimulus Package'
Scheduled Summit Stimulates Second-Stimulus Speculation
Some observers believe a White House forum on jobs and economic growth will lay the groundwork for a new stimulus package.
More FAQ for Recovery.gov
A Duke University professor provides some tips for navigating through the government's stimulus reports.
Game On, Education Departments
The rules are final in the competition for Race to the Top money, and many states will not pass the test.
Streamlining the Broadband Grant Payout
Many are lining up for some of the stimulus's broadband money, and the government is trying to smooth the process.
Feds Offer More Stimulus Dollars for Schools, but Want Report Cards First
The Education Department is demanding more information about school and teacher performance before spreading around the next $11.5 billion.
ProPublica’s FAQ for Recovery.gov
Some tips for navigating to the information you are looking for on the government's stimulus Web site.
‘Brutal Milestone’ for Unemployment
The jobless rate reaches 10.2 percent, bringing more criticism of stimulus efforts.
Wait - So a Political Contribution Can’t Buy a Stimulus Contract?
The trail of stimulus money doesn't appear to lead to many state-level campaign donors.
More Fun With Stimulus Numbers
Those getting stimulus grants and contracts seem to be overcounting the new jobs -- or undercounting them.
The Stimulus Reports Are In…But Are They Accurate?
Trying to make sense of some bargain-basement job-creation figures.
Stimulus Spending Now at $207 Billion
About one-quarter of the stimulus package has been spent in payouts and tax cuts so far.
In Factory Towns, Waiting for the Stimulus to Arrive
In a town where even the mayor draws unemployment, the benefits of the stimulus are hard to see.
ProPublica’s Unofficial Guide to Recovery.gov
A look at things to watch for in the government's data on $159 billion worth of stimulus projects.
The Reports Are Coming! The Reports Are Coming!
A look at the first $150 billion in stimulus spending will offer a broad picture of its impact on the economy.
New Questions About Stim Job Numbers; White House Fires Back
A news report says the government is overstating job gains from the stimulus, but the Obama administration has a different view.
Education Secretary Not Mad, Just Disappointed
States are being taken to task for not using stimulus on education reform as intended.
Extension of Home-Buyer Credit, Proposed by Dems, Gets Slammed in Times and Post
Calls for expanding the stimulus don't necessarily include the tax credit for first-time home-buyers.
Coburn Questions Stimulus Contracts to Suspended Contractors
An Oklahoma senator says companies that are under investigation should not keep getting stimulus money.
