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Rescuing the American Economy
The House and Senate American Recovery and Reinvestment Acts include spending provisions and tax cuts aimed at reviving our ailing economy. Below are some resources that help explain why passing the stimulus is so important:
Video: Michael Ettlinger on how the stimulus will create an upward spiral of recovery
Brief: Recovery and Reinvestment 101
Interactive Map: Beyond the Beltway: Helping Those Most in Need
Column: How to Help 12 Million Low-Income Children
Interactive: Build Your Own Stimulus Package