zzzzTracking the Economic Stimulus Plan

South Carolina's Sanford to become first governor to reject funds

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is expected Wednesday to become the first governor to formally reject some of the federal stimulus money earmarked by Congress for his state. The move will cement Sanford's growing reputation as a political powerhouse among Republican party stalwarts nationwide — ...

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ZZZZTRACKING THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN

More stimulus funds headed for South Carolina

President Barack Obama on Friday released almost $38 million in economic-stimulus funds for South Carolina law-enforcement agencies, while federal transportation officials shipped the state more than $41 million for public transit systems.

1171 days ago
ZZZZTRACKING THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN

Stimulus funds eyed for high-speed rail between St. Louis, Kansas City

Years from now the train trip between Kansas City and St. Louis might be almost as fast as driving there by car. That's the best-case scenario should Missouri win a chunk of the Obama administration's multibillion-dollar commitment to speeding up train travel in America.

1172 days ago
ZZZZTRACKING THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN

China will get another stimulus package

Reports that China is about to announce a major new economic-stimulus package coincided Wednesday with the largest surge in the stock market in nearly four months.

1173 days ago