Sentences with phrase «economic stimulus funds»

A scientist in the middle of the ClimateGate scandal received economic stimulus funds last June.

Fundamental # 3: Economic stimulus funds must reinforce & encourage good financial behavior.

In 2009, federal education programs received an unprecedented $ 100 billion in economic stimulus funds to help states address their budget deficits, forestall teacher layoffs, and promote education reform.

The administration designed a special contest using economic stimulus funds to reward states that accepted the standards....

So in October, spurred by concern over the cost and reliability of the present system, President Obama announced $ 3.4 billion of economic stimulus funds for smart grid projects and almost $ 5 billion more in private investment.

Another $ 500 million will be available for construction and renovation of NIH buildings, and an additional $ 1.3 billion will go to grantees to renovate their research facilities and to purchase shared equipment — a total of $ 10 billion in economic stimulus funds.

Unlike most states, New York shares its portion of Medicaid costs with the counties, and the trend lines should concern every taxpayer: With federal economic stimulus funds running out and federal health insurance changes, 16 million more Americans are expected join the 60 million now enrolled in Medicaid by 2014.

Economic stimulus funding through the federal Recovery Act will direct $ 19 million towards Oneida County over the next two years to help deal with Medicaid costs.

At the beginning of the new president's term, Congress passed economic stimulus funding in response to the financial collapse of 2008.

Through a 500 - point rubric, the Department of Education awarded $ 4.35 billion dollars of economic stimulus funding to 19 states.

Not exact matches

Like some other hedge funds betting on economic trends in developed markets, a lack of volatility amid years of central - bank stimulus made it difficult to make money.

«This would suggest that hedge funds are fully convinced that Trump's economic policy, centered on protectionism and fiscal stimulus, will work out well for US small - cap companies.»

As for recouping your investment — I am assuming since this is Mark Cubans Economic Stimulus plan and not Mark Cubans build my portfolio plan — a return on your investment over three years plus capitalized interest of that equal to that which would be earned in a money market fund should suffice.

The «under» spending or lapse for 2010 - 11 and 2011 - 12 was usually large given that the funds earmarked for the various stimulus programs under the Economic Action Plan were not all required in that year.

Trillions in taxpayer funds were needed to shore up the institutions and billions more in economic stimulus, leaving the Nation crippled with debt.

Five of the new funds listed on the Nasdaq and are clearly aimed at quelling investors» fears of a rising interest rate related to the Federal Reserve's announced $ 10 billion tapering of its economic stimulus.

They've kept the funds rate (which banks use when transferring money among themselves) near zero for years, as part of an economic stimulus policy.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

The Ogembo post office - Nyakorokoro footbridge was constructed by the Ministry of Public Works as part of the Economic Stimulus Project under the Constituency Development Fund.

Adding back temporary federal stimulus funds used to supplement state funds in each of the last three years, state operating spending under the new budget is up a whopping 8.4 percent over 2007 - 08, although both personal income and private - sector economic activity in New York has dropped sharply during the Great Recession.

In addition to utilizing stimulus funds for job - growth opportunities throughout the State, Governor Paterson ensured these funds would be dispersed transparently by creating the New York State Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet on February 10, 2009.

Since Governor Paterson took office, New York has utilized federal stimulus funds to strategically combat the fiscal crisis and lay the foundation for future economic growth and prosperity.

In February 2009, Governor Paterson created the New York State Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet to ensure that stimulus funds would be dispersed transparently.

Some training will prepare residents to take advantage of job openings that emerge from the projects funded by the stimulus package; other training will be more long - term to help laid - off workers and young adults develop skills that will help them be ready for an economic recovery.»

We created the Business Stimulus Loan Fund at the ECIDA to help fill some of that gap, giving established local companies the financial support they need to grow and create economic opportunity in our community,» said Erie County Executive

Each of these figures represents a drop from 2010, the peak year of funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the so - called stimulus package following the 2008 economic collapse.

Representatives Joe Barton (R — TX) and Greg Walden (R — OR) have asked Acting NIH Director Raynard Kington for comment on this thesis and for a response to an earlier query to NIH, saying that it's important to see that new funds in the economic stimulus bill are «not compromised by the potential conflicts of interest of researchers.»

Funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy would increase by more than 44.4 % to $ 3.2 billion, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy would receive $ 550 million, building on the $ 400 million it received through the economic - stimulus bill in 2009.

The economic stimulus package that President Obama signed in February includes $ 11 billion to build a bigger and more efficient grid, but a recent study by Oracle Corp. suggests that privately funded smart - grid projects face perception challenges.

As a part of your economic stimulus package, we ask you to consider an immediate increase in funding for scientific research.

Because science funding provides an excellent economic stimulus, we believe the stimulus package provides a unique opportunity not only for short - term science spending but also to initiate the increasingly urgent goal of long - term increases in science funding.

Some important clues to how the Obama administration intends to overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act may be found in an indirect source: the detailed rules set out for states competing for $ 4 billion in grants under the economic - stimulus program's Race to the Top Fund.

While the nearly $ 100 billion in federal economic - stimulus aid set aside for education has challenged school districts to turn one - time money into long - term reform, this historic influx of funding has also set the stage for long - term — and not necessarily positive — consequences.

While the nearly $ 100 billion in federal economic - stimulus aid set aside for education has challenged school districts to turn one - time money into lasting reform, this historic influx of funding has also set the stage for long - term — and not necessarily positive — consequences.

Construction bonding authority — a technical, and often obscure, source of capital funding for school districts — has emerged as a hot ticket for those looking to finance school facilities work under the federal government's economic - stimulus program.

This interactive chart tracks stimulus funding and key economic indicators — the Dow Jones industrial average, housing sales, and the unemployment rate.

This year's report also features a special analysis by the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center, which tracks several key economic indicators over time, unpacks education funding tied to the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and identifies education - related jobs saved as a result of the economic stimulus package.

The whopping economic - stimulus package enacted in February included $ 2.1 billion more for Head Start and $ 2 billion more for child care, plus additional funding for disabled preschoolers and some $ 54 billion in assistance to state and local education budgets.

As states consider whether to apply for the first or second round of Race to the Top Fund grants under the economic - stimulus program, the U.S. Department of Education is emphasizing that they shouldn't worry about being first in line to win a piece of the $ 4 billion being awarded.

The current Race to the Top program is funded by $ 4 billion in one - time money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the economic - stimulus package passed by Congress last year.

The funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the economic - stimulus package passed last year by Congress.

In fact, just two in 10 of those surveyed said they were aware that any of the economic - stimulus funding passed by Congress last year helped pay for education expenses in their communities — despite the fact some $ 100 billion over two years was allocated for education in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

And if Congress doesn't agree with the Obama administration's request to continue the program, then the Race to the Top, which is being funded with economic - stimulus money under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will end.

The economic downturn and the recent passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act confront many district and school leaders with the confounding paradox of managing both recession - driven budget cuts and new stimulus funding intended to improve the achievement of underserved students.

Duncan has used the Race to the Top fund, created through the economic stimulus law, as leverage to drive the president's education agenda in Rhode Island, Tennessee, Colorado and elsewhere.

But Obama has considerable leverage in his nearly $ 5 billion competitive grant fund, dubbed the «Race to the Top,» that was set aside in the economic stimulus law.

Some background for you: The federal economic - stimulus bill required districts receiving state stabilization funding to report school - level expenditures, including teacher salaries.

With stimulus funding coming to an end and the economic crisis still imperiling local finances, several cities across the country are feeling the education budget crunch and responding with layoffs — or threats of layoffs.

That funding is part of roughly $ 100 billion earmarked for education in the economic - stimulus package.

Delaware and Tennessee beat out 14 other finalists today to win the first - round competition for $ 4 billion in Race to the Top Fund grants, as U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan delivered on promises that he would set a «very, very high bar» for the economic - stimulus money...