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Since Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in February 2009, pledging $787 billion to repair and reinvigorate the U.S. economy, the Council has been monitoring where this funding is going and who it is (or is not) reaching. As of late June 2010, approximately 53% of the ARRA funds had been paid out. Unfortunately, the reporting framework for ARRA recipients established by the Office of Management and Budget does not require recipients to track and report data based on race or gender. Therefore, it remains unclear whether or not the funds have truly reached those most impacted by the economic downturn. What is clear, however, is that people are ready to talk about how to rebuild the U.S. economy so that it works for everyone, rather than exacerbating inequalities.
The Council is capitalizing on this moment by partnering with the New York Women’s Foundation, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Women’s Funding Network, the Silver Century Foundation, and the Women of Color Policy Network at NYU Wagner to bring together 50 thought leaders in research, advocacy, policymaking, philanthropy, and business to share knowledge on the possibilities and challenges of creating programs focused on economic security, social supports, education, and healthcare for low-income women of all ages, especially women of color, and their families.
To learn more about these efforts, click here .
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Since Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in February 2009, pledging $787 billion to repair and reinvigorate the U.S. economy, the Council has been monitoring where this funding is going and who it is (or is not) reaching. Click here to get the latest recommendations on economic security, education, health care, and social supports for women and families.