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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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Legislative Hearing in Dallas to Focus on Weatherization

The House Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabilization will hold a joint hearing with the House Urban Affairs Committee in Dallas on Tuesday, March 30, to dicuss the Weatherization Assistance Program, which was infused with $327 million in Recovery Act funds.  Legislators will tour a weatherized home in the morning and then invited and public testimony on the administration and effectiveness of the program.

The meeting will be held at Dallas City Hall at noon.