Joblessness Not A Factor In Stimulus Money

American Voices • Economy • ISSUE 46•31 • Aug 6, 2010

A survey of the distribution of federal stimulus money reveals that states with the highest unemployment are among those receiving the least recovery funding. What do you think?

“That makes sense. It's just like with the regular distribution of money." ”
Kayla Jones –
System Analyst
“If they wanted money they'd get a promotion like me. Did you get my e-mail about my promotion?"”
Dustin Reynolds –
Vice President of Sales
“Hey! I didn't want to hear any specifics about what the government was going to do with the money when they passed the stimulus, and I certainly don't want to hear any now."”
Josh Walters –
Mock-Up Builder

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