Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
From federal contractors to animal hospitals in Loudoun County, federal stimulus money is slowly and surely rolling out. But can more be done? And how is this money affecting our area? We explore stimulus spending in our area.
Guests
- Jerry Brito Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University; Adjunct Professor of Law, George Mason Universiy School of Law; creator of StimulusWatch.org; co-creator VirginiaStimulus.org
- Alec MacGillis Staff Reporter, Washington Post
Local Impact of the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009
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Virginia As of December 2009, Virginia has received $489,277,020 (out of $3,444,947,494 awarded) (source: Recovery.gov)
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Maryland As of December 2009, Maryland has received $685,827,388 (out of $3,178,478,188 awarded) (source: Recovery.gov)
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District of Columbia As of December 2009, D.C. has received $209,002,702 (out of $2,820,400,004 awarded) (source: Recovery.gov)
StimulusWatch.org has compiled a list of all individual projects receiving stimulus funding: Virginia (1,194 Projects), Maryland (1,421 Projects), D.C. (469 Projects).
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