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Congressman Wexler's Guide to the Economic Stimulus Package

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the economic stimulus program recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama. If you are a small business owner in South Florida curious about how the stimulus package could help your business, a parent wondering how this legislation will help you pay for your child's college education, or simply a tax-payer looking for information on the various tax credits contained in the stimulus, this guide will provide you with useful resources.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is estimated to create or save more 3.5 million jobs over the next two years, including over 200,000 in Florida, over 65,000 in South Florida, and over 7,000 in Florida's 19th District alone. This legislation enacts the largest increase in funding for our nation's infrastructure, including our roads, bridges, mass transit systems, schools, and more. It also moves our country towards reducing health care costs with new technology, investing in renewable energy industries, and making college more affordable for middle class families. 

Transparency and accountability are hallmarks of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Taxpayers can visit Recovery.Gov, a website that details how economic stimulus is being spent.

Unemployment Update
The economic stimulus package provides funding for an extension of unemployment benefits in Florida. However, the Florida State Legislature has yet to accept this funding. As more workers in Florida continue to lose their jobs, Congressman Wexler believes it is absolutely crucial that the Florida State Legislature accept these funds so that unemployed workers can get the unemployment benefits they deserve.

Tax Cuts and Credits
This webpage will provide you with information on tax cuts, credits, and other benefits geared towards helping working Americans, seniors, students, families, and businesses.

Grants and Stimulus Funding
If you are a small business, local municipality, or non-profit organization, this webspage will provide you with information on how economic recovery programs and how to apply.

Wexler Fights for Struggling Nonprofits
Read about Congressman Wexler's recent efforts to increase economic stimulus funding for Florida's struggling nonprofit sector.

Help for Florida
Find out how much funding Florida will receive from the economic stimulus package.

Federal Agency Stimulus Pages
The Obama Adminisrtation has launched websites for each the federal agencies that announce the allocation of stimulus funds and provide information on programs and grants available.

Resources for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
If you are a South Florida homeowner facing possible foreclosure of your home, these resources may be of assistance to you during this difficult time.