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Pie Chart representing distribution of ARRA Funds - 7.75%, Funds Awarded - 87.15% and Pending Review and Approval - 5.10%. Funds Obligated: FTA has awarded 669 grants totaling $7.16 billion. A total of 41 grants valued at $419.1 Million are undergoing review and pending award for a potential total of 710 grant awards valued at $7.6 billion dollars. Note: Pie chart does not include FHWA funds transferred to FTA.

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 (ARRA) [Pub. L. 111-5] was signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009. ARRA includes appropriations and tax law changes totaling approximately $787 billion to support government wide efforts to stimulate the economy. Goals of the statute include the preservation or creation of jobs and the promotion of an economic recovery, as well as the investment in transportation, environmental protection and other infrastructure providing long-term economic benefits. Read more.

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