Increased protection against fees from banks, misleading charges, and other financial
assistance.
Over $30 billion to make college more affordable, including grants, tax credits
and other financial aid.
$2 billion for deduction of sales tax on cars, $11 billion to make interest payments
& sales taxes deductible.
New jobs for unemployed workers and Americans changing careers, plus tax breaks
for job-search costs.
$5 billion for new tax-deductible equipment such as computers; increased tax breaks
for business owners.
Special tax breaks and financial assistance for windows, roofing, appliances and
other "green" technology.
$147 billion for unemployed health benefits, Medicaid, medical service for military,
and wellness.
"On February 17th, 2009, the President signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act into law. This Act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart economy, save and
create millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges"