Recovery Act Success Stories

National
The Department of Veterans Affairs' is receiving $1.4 billion in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that a large part of the VA's plan to disburse these funds is awarding VA hospital maintenance projects to Veteran-owned small businesses. He said "these small businesses are helping VA serve our Veterans and help our economy, providing the best value at competitive cost."

New Hampshire
New Hampshire has seen 700 full time jobs created through funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. New Hampshire's Department of Transportation is creating these jobs for transportation projects across the state.

Virginia
Funds from the Recovery Act are going towards hybrid bus purchases in Arlington, Virginia. The grants are one of 43 projects across the country funding green projects. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood commented "Arlington Transit is showing how investing in green transportation not only helps the planet and strengthens our economy, but also creates jobs."

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