Risky Business

Where Your Stimulus Money Is Going

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: May 11, 2009

The Associated Press breaks down where stimulus transportation dollars are being spent relative to the economic conditions of the area. Some of the interesting findings:

--In low-unemployment counties nationwide, those in the bottom quarter of jobless rates, the federal government is spending about $89 a person compared with $59 a person in the worst-hit areas.

--In counties with the largest populations, the government is spending about $69 a person in areas with the lowest unemployment and $40 a person in places with the greatest job need.

For more on the stimulus, click here.

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Matt Bandyk, a reporter for U.S. News, explores capitalism from where it all begins, with the entrepreneur, whose risk taking and experimentation provide the roots from which the rest of the economy grows. As much courage as it takes to create one's own business, even the entrepreneur needs some help, and this blog will look at news, trends, and practical advice for starting and running a small business.

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