The economic stimulus

Will new stimulus aid reach Minnesota's college students?
Stimulus money intended to boost financial aid through Pell Grants may not find its way to Minnesota's neediest college students.February 24, 2009
Obama announces $15B to states for Medicaid plans
President Barack Obama has announced the release of $15 billion in Medicaid money to states from the $787 billion economic stimulus package.February 23, 2009
Federal stimulus will help, but not cure, transit budget deficit
Federal stimulus money will help address, but won't close, a transit budget deficit in the Twin Cities. The shortfall is due in part to sharp drop off in transit operating money that comes from the sales tax on motor vehicles sold in Minnesota.February 23, 2009
Even with stimulus, schools still making budget cuts
The federal stimulus money for education won't keep schools from making their own local budget cuts in coming weeks.February 20, 2009
Obama warns mayors not to waste stimulus money
President Barack Obama warned the nation's mayors on Friday that he will "call them out" if they waste the money from his massive economic stimulus plan.February 20, 2009
Bernanke: Obama stimulus would lift economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday the stimulus package being crafted by President-elect Barack Obama and Congress could provide a "significant boost" to the sinking economy.January 13, 2009

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