Only 6% of the stimulus package has been paid out in the last three months, according to many experts. Jared Bernstein, chief economist for Vice-President Joe Biden, counters this by saying the administration has obligated $88 billion, or over 10%, to new projects, such as construction and fiscal relief, and explains how the need for speedy assistance is tempered by the need for accountability.
The Slow-Moving Stimulus Package
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