Building repairs are underway on public housing in Imboden, Ark., and Cumberland, Ill., states across the country are receiving money to weatherize the homes of low-income residents, and the Silver Star Construction Co. is about to start work on two road-resurfacing projects in south-central Oklahoma with a total cost of $12 million. ‘We were thrilled to get some work,’ said Steve Shawn, president of the company. -The Washington Post
The White House highlighted news stories from across the country that describe the percolating of jobs and relief since passing the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 6 weeks ago.
Check out the stimulus effects rippling in Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Texas, West Virginia and Wyoming. (Links on the White House Blog)
(Read about stimulus effects nationwide in the Washington Post)