WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today introduced legislation that aims to update and expand Recovery.gov, the website launched by the White House which shows how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are being spent. These upgrades will allow states and localities easier access to the website so that they can determine stimulus funding eligibility as well as application deadlines and contact information for any office or agency distributing funds.
"Already in the first month since the recovery bill was enacted, funding has flooded into Pennsylvania to create jobs, stimulate the economy and invest in our infrastructure," said Senator Casey. "The Administration has done a commendable job in getting word out about this funding, but I am still hearing from my constituents that more information is needed. One step that I have taken is to publish and distribute a guide for local officials that has more details, but this legislation can provide more guidance to local officials."
Senator Snowe said, “The economic stimulus package is the single greatest investment in the American economy in history. But without proper accessibility or transparency, these critical investments could go to waste. By expanding and enhancing Recovery.gov, we can ensure the timely distribution of stimulus funds to our states and localities and work quickly to restore economic prosperity and growth.”
Senator Casey released a guide for all Pennsylvanians detailing how the money to be released through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will flow to Pennsylvania. The guide contains resources and contact information for programs that are included in the economic stimulus package. You can find the guide by clicking here: http://casey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Sen.%20Casey%20-%20Recovery%20and%20Reinvestment%20guide.pdf
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