Learn More About ARRA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) - www.Recovery.gov President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law on February 17, 2009. The $787 billion economic stimulus bill officially starts the process through which federal agencies will distribute funds to states and local communities to:
- To preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery.
- To assist those most impacted by the recession.
- To provide investments needed to increase economic efficiency by spurring technological advances in science and health.
- To invest in transportation, environmental protection, and other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits.
- To stabilize State and local government budgets, in order to minimize and avoid reductions in essential services and counterproductive state and local tax increases.
For More Information Contact:
Angel Wright-Feldman, MPA, MS
Intergovernmental Relations Manager
City Manager Department
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4660
|
