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(Washington D.C.)- Rep. Sander Levin released an online Community Resource Guidebook for the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that became law in February.
Please view the Online Community Resource Guidebook.
“The Recovery package was a vital part of the federal effort to jumpstart the economy, create jobs, help workers hurt by the economy, and make key investments to transform the economy,” said Rep. Levin. “We must now implement it effectively and ensure that our communities and Michigan residents are aware of the new resources and can track its implementation locally.”
The Community Resource Guide is prepared to assist local communities and community organizations evaluate their participation in Recovery programs. The document we will also track the impact of Recovery funds in Michigan, Oakland and Macomb County and the 12th District. “It is important that there be strict oversight, accountability and transparency as the Recovery package is implemented,” said Rep. Levin.
The online Community Resource Guide also contains Constituent Service Fact Sheets to assist individuals with the programs that might assist them directly. For example, there is a new program to provide a COBRA Health care subsidy to unemployed workers.
This online resource will be updated regularly. In addition to Rep. Levin’s full staff of constituent service and community liaison specialists, a new staff member, James Jackson, has been appointed as Levin’s Economic Recovery Coordinator.
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