Seek federal and state stimulus dollars for city infrastructure needs
The North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition released a list today containing $2.8 billion of ready to go infrastructure projects demonstrating local government’s ability to put the federal stimulus dollars to work quickly on projects that will create nearly 100,000 jobs.
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Federal Stimulus Package Press Release.
Submitted 08.12.09 | Comments (7)
Category Advocacy Agenda, Economy/Budget
Leaders of North Carolina cities are intensifying their lobbying for shares of the billions in aid that President-elect Barack Obama wants to restart America’s economy.
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