AP Source: Rep. Maloney won't challenge New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Democratic primaryAugust 7th, 2009 AP Source: Maloney won't challenge GillibrandWASHINGTON — A Democratic official says New York congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will not challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary.
Government report takes up cost of raising a child, says its $221,000 through age 17August 4th, 2009 Middle-income family spends $221,000 to raise babyST. LOUIS — It's no secret that raising children can be expensive, but how about nearly a quarter of a million dollars expensive?
A government report released Tuesday says a middle-income family with a child born last year will spend about $221,000 raising that child through age 17.
Michelle Obama cuts ribbon on Va. community health center aided by federal stimulus fundsJuly 28th, 2009 First lady helps open Va. community health centerBOWLING GREEN, Va.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand raises $1M more than likely primary challenger MaloneyJuly 15th, 2009 Gillibrand raises $1M more than likely challengerWASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., raised nearly $1 million more than her likely Democratic primary challenger in the recent fundraising quarter.
Former President Clinton to attend fundraiser for Rep. Maloney, challenger to Sen. GillibrandJuly 2nd, 2009 Bill Clinton to raise money for Rep. MaloneyWASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for New York Rep.
In slap to Obama, Bill Clinton to headline fundraiser for NY Dem Senate challengerJuly 2nd, 2009 Bill Clinton to raise money for NY Dem challengerWASHINGTON — In a slap at President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for a New York congresswoman challenging White House-backed Sen. Kristen Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary.
Senior adviser: New York Rep. Maloney to challenge Sen. Gillibrand in Democratic primaryJuly 1st, 2009 Adviser: Gillibrand gets Maloney primary challengeWASHINGTON — New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney has decided to challenge Sen.
Senior adviser: New York Rep. Maloney to challenge Sen.Gillibrand in Democratic primaryJuly 1st, 2009 Adviser: Maloney to take on Gillibrand in primaryWASHINGTON — New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney has decided to challenge Sen.
Health clinics serving the poor are reaping early federal stimulus benefitsJune 29th, 2009 Stimulus money boosts health clinics serving poorCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Homeless teenagers at a central Colorado shelter are feeling the effect of the government's economic stimulus package.
Federal authorities provide details on stimulus money for high-speed railJune 17th, 2009 Feds release details on high-speed rail fundsCHICAGO — The Obama administration has released criteria for $8 billion in stimulus money for high-speed rail that appear to give front-runner status to projects in the Midwest and California. The 68-page guidelines released Wednesday by the Federal Railroad Administration are the starting shot in a race between states to build new or revamped networks.
US to spend $50 million in stimulus on fish food to help acquaculture farmers after feed spikeJune 12th, 2009 $50M in stimulus will help fish farmers buy feedOSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The United States is about to spend $50 million in stimulus money on fish food to help fish farmers who have been struggling since feed prices jumped 50 percent last year.
NY senators to Army: Stop the presses! Don't use stimulus money to reprint a pamphletJune 3rd, 2009 NY senators to Army: Stop the presses!SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Calling it a "mistake" and not in the spirit or intent of the economic recovery legislation they supported, New York's U.S.
HUD lowers thresholds to encourage more applications for federal help with housing renovationsJune 3rd, 2009 HUD revises rules for stimulus moneyWASHINGTON — Federal officials have lowered the threshold that the nation's public housing agencies must meet to get some of the stimulus money set aside for new roofing, plumbing and other renovations. Last month, only housing authorities designated as "high performers" were deemed eligible to compete for much of the nearly $1 billion set aside for capital improvements.
Federal gov't. to help states cover up-front costs of tracking stimulus spendingMay 13th, 2009 Feds to cover up-front costs of tracking stimulusWASHINGTON — Cash-strapped states are getting help from Washington to keep track of how they spend the $787 billion in federal stimulus money aimed at boosting jobs and the economy. States will now be able to get federal funds to hire auditors and accountants and pay other administrative costs associated with the stimulus money, said a memo released Wednesday by the White House.
Breakdown of areas with high unemployment receiving little or no stimulus moneyMay 11th, 2009 Breakdown of areas left out of stimulusListed are a sampling of counties with some of the largest unemployment rates that are expected to receive little or no transportation stimulus money during the first phase of projects funded under President Barack Obama's $787 billion recovery plan. An Associated Press analysis of the first round of projects planned through March by states shows the transportation money that Obama billed as a way to produce jobs isn't targeting areas that need jobs the most.
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