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The Recovery Act invested millions in new projects that are improving our infrastructue, repairing homes, and much more.  But it also provided millions in direct benefits for families, students, businesses, investors, and more including more than $288 million in various forms of tax relief.  Guidance on how to access each of those benefits is below.

Education

Energy

Food Stamps (SNAP)

Health Care

Housing

Job Training & Placement

Small Businesses

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Tax Relief

Unemployment

Recovery.gov has the latest updates from the federal government.

Submitted by Texas Impact on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 20:01

Energy Efficient Rebates Snapped up Within Hours

On April 7th, Texans reserved more than $23 million in rebates for energy efficient appliances, exhausting the State's Recovery Act funding for the program in a matter of hours.  The program provides rebates for consumers who purchase an ENERGY STAR appliance during a two-week period later in April, and it provides for increased rebates when the old appliances are recycled.

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Submitted by Texas Impact on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 02:21

Legislators Hear Testimony About Weatherization

The House Committee on Urban Affairs and the House Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabilization Funding met March 30 in Dallas to hear testimony on the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Weatherization Assistance Program.

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Submitted by Texas Impact on Sat, 03/27/2010 - 19:33

Recovery Act Prominent During Tax Time

As Americans rush to fill out and send in their taxes before April 15th, they are finding relief from the Recovery Act.  The average tax refund so far this year is $3,036, up ten percent from last year.

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