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Detour: Stimulus money rerouting economic decline

Stimulus money to thank for county’s survival? While the public debates the necessity of the $787 billion nationwide stimulus money package, economists are adamant the money was necessary — and what has kept El Paso County on life support. “Think about a heart attack patient — you know he needs to lose weight, start exercising, [...]

Colorado will receive nearly $30 million in federal grants for health and human services programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The state will receive $25 million in grants for the child care development fund that will allow federal subsidies for families whose children require day care while they are working, seeking employment, receiving [...]

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