CPPP Calls On Texas State Officials to Target Federal Recovery Act Funds to Those Hurt Most by Recession
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March 6, 2009
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CPPP Calls on Texas State Officials to Target Federal Recovery Act Funds to Those Hurt Most by Recession >>
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With more than $16 billion in federal recovery spending coming to Texas through state agencies, the Center for Public Policy Priorities urged state policymakers to invest in programs that will give struggling low-income families and unemployed workers new opportunities to succeed economically. CPPP also called on the state to ensure that recovery money helps stabilize the economy and benefits those hurt most by the recession. Spending should be done openly, efficiently and with accountability.