This stimulus package is record-breaking when compared with recent years. Many companies and different divisions are already making plans as to how they will spend the money. I thought the following statement was important:
"While states will have direct say on the use of much of the money — especially on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges — many spending decisions will still rest with officials hundreds of miles away in Washington." It really shows that although the money is being dispersed in different areas, the buck still stops in Washington.
The author also make the point that the stimulus may cause political conflict between various entities. Additionally, some parties are firmly against the bill, such as Mark Sanford here in the state of South Carolina.
Reporting for the article was contributed by Robbie Brown, Michael Cooper, David M. Herszenhorn and Robert Pear.
