On the recordAugust 6, 2009
Thus far, the stimulus has failed on all three fronts: funds have not been spent in a timely manner; spending has not been targeted to employment and foreclosure prevention.
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congress.govThus far, the stimulus has failed on all three fronts: funds have not been spent in a timely manner; spending has not been targeted to employment and foreclosure prevention.
Brownback outlines failures of the stimulus plan regarding timely spending and job focus.
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