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The Recovery Act invested millions in new projects that are improving our infrastructue, repairing homes, and much more.  But it also provided millions in direct benefits for families, students, businesses, investors, and more including more than $288 million in various forms of tax relief.  Guidance on how to access each of those benefits is below.

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Food Stamps (SNAP)

Health Care

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Job Training & Placement

Small Businesses

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Tax Relief

Unemployment

States for a Transparent and Accountable Recovery

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New Year Brings New Recovery Board Chair

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 03:43

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Leaving a Lasting Legacy, Devaney Can Depart Recovery Board with Head Held High

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 01:04

By Andrew Seifter, Good Jobs First

Earl Devaney, who as Chairman of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board oversaw implementation of the Recovery Act's revolutionary accountability measures, is retiring.

A longtime civil servant with a breadth of experience in law enforcement, Devaney proved during his tenure on the Recovery Board that enhanced transparency not only keeps the public informed of the costs and benefits of government spending projects; it also prevents waste and fraud.More...

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