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ASHA has launched a Web resource site on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that is intended to help educate ASHA members on the timing, type, quantity, and restrictions of ARRA funds. ASHA has developed resources and analysis on the broad categories of ARRA funds related to education, health care, as well as research and academia.
ARRA (Public Law 111-5), also known as the "Stimulus Package," was signed into law by President Obama in February with a $787 billion mix of tax breaks and spending measures intended to help preserve jobs, create new jobs, and stimulate economic activity. The new law provides funding for education, health care, research, and infrastructure needs with $44 billion in funds for states and schools now available and being released between April 1 and July 1, 2009. For further information or questions about ARRA, please contact or Neil Snyder at nsnyder@asha.org or 800-498-2071, ext. 5614; or Catherine Clarke at cclarke@asha.org or 800-498-2071, ext. 5611.
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