Economic Stimulus Bill

President Barack Obama signs into law a $787 billion economic stimulus bill, which includes $8.8 billion for states and localities, as well as $210 million for fire station construction. In addition, it removes the employer match to access Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program funding. Ultimately, SAFER’s budget totals $420 million in the FY 2009 budget.

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