Articles Tagged With 'Stimulus Spending'
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.
Education Secretary Not Mad, Just Disappointed
States are being taken to task for not using stimulus on education reform as intended.
Give a Little, Take a Little
Deficits are rising, but the stimulus spending is far from finished.
The State Department Responds to Our Questions About Its Slow Stimulus Spending
Citing long-term projects, the State Department says its stimulus spending is moving along as planned.
‘Evil’-Doers Target Stimulus Housing Credits
A tax break for first-time home-buyers, set to expire soon, has drawn thousands of suspicious claims.
In Race to Commit Stimulus Dollars, Some Agencies Move Faster Than Others
Much more of the federal stimulus money has been committed than has actually been paid out.
Do Direct Stimulus Jobs Really Cost $533,000 Apiece?!
The administration trumpets the jobs created by the Recovery Act, but the return on investment is difficult to judge.
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.
So Much Track, So Little Money
States are clamoring for billions to help with high--speed rail projects, but there is not nearly enough stimulus money set aside to satisfy them all.
Inspector General Points Out Flaws in ATF Gunrunning Program
An effort to stop the weapons trade on the Mexican border could benefit from more Spanish speakers and better choices on bureau locations, a new report says.
Ed. Dep’t Watchdog: Stimulus Dollars For Schools Miss The Mark
A report from the inspector general says that money intended for reform is being used by some states to reduce their own spending on schools.
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.
Treasury and NASA Loosen Their Purse Strings
Stimulus spending takes a $4.5 billion step forward, including a splurge by the Treasury Department.
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.
To Track Stimulus, A New Version of Recovery.gov
The government revamps its stimulus Web site, but there is still grumbling from some who use it.
