The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was designed to save and create jobs, as well as to cushion the economic downturn and make crucial public investments. . Of course, as projects swing into action, the government will gather actual data on reported job creation.The Act is an extraordinary response to promote economic recovery and growth, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
