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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.

Education

Energy

Food Stamps (SNAP)

Health Care

Housing

Job Training & Placement

Small Businesses

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Tax Relief

Unemployment

Council of Economic Advisers Says ARRA is Working

On April 14th, the White House's Council of Economic Advisers released a report that details the effects of the Recovery Act for the first quarter of 2010. The CEA found that the Recovery Act continues to have a significant effect on the economy, job creation and disposable income. In the first quarter, the Recovery Act has:

  • raised GDP by between 2.5 and 2.9%
  • raised employment by 2.2 to 2.8 million
  • increased personal disposable income.
To read the full report, visit the Council of Economic Adviser's website here.