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US Energy Dept offers $3.4 billion in smart grid grants - Reuters

Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Energy Department on Thursday launched the process to distribute more than $3 billion in grants for "smart grid" technology to modernize electricity transmission.
Kansas City Star
Systems
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Written on April 16, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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$180 billion budget to take center stage in House - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle
By APRIL CASTRO AP Writer © 2009 The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas - After months of waiting, the most important bill of the legislative session takes center stage in the Texas House this week.
Peoria Journal Star
WTEN
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Written on April 12, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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$14 Billion State Budget Headed for Passage - Washington Post

Washington Post
Budget negotiators from the Maryland House and Senate wrapped up work yesterday after agreeing to divert more than $180 million from land preservation programs to help balance the state's nearly $14 billion operating budget.
WJZ
Charleston Gazette
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Written on April 11, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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$100 Billion to Fix the Public Schools - Washington Post

Washington Post
Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan on how he will monitor the use of the $100 billion in stimulus money to push for education reform and jobs.
BurlingtonFreePress.com
The Associated Press
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Written on April 1, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Gov. Schwarzenegger could OK $3 billion more in unemployment benefits - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
New legislation approving a benefits extension could be signed into law by Friday. The funds, part of Obama's stimulus plan, stand to help almost half a million eligible Californians.
Sacramento Bee
CBS News
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Written on March 26, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Obama Invests $2.4 Billion in nextgen Plug-in Hybrids, Batteries - Environment News Service

Environment News Service
WASHINGTON, DC, March 20, 2009 (ENS) - To produce the next generation of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and the advanced battery components that will make these vehicles run, President Barack Obama Thursday announced $2.4 billion in economic stimulus …
The Associated Press
Redlands Daily Facts
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Written on March 20, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Zimbabwe Needs $5 Billion for Recovery, Finance Minister Says - Bloomberg

Bloomberg
By Brian Latham March 20 (Bloomberg) — Zimbabwe needs more than $5 billion to recover from a decade-long recession and rebuild its economy, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said.
AllAfrica.com
BBC News
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Written on March 20, 2009 | Posted in World News | No comment

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Zimbabwe Needs $5 Billion for Recovery Plan, Business Day Says - Bloomberg

Bloomberg
By Nicky Smith March 20 (Bloomberg) — Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe asked the international community for $5 billion dollars to fund the country’s economic recovery program, Business Day reported.
AllAfrica.com
Xinhua
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