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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission met this morning to address a stimulus package to bring more businesses to the community.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  The Georgia General Assembly begins 2011 facing decreasing tax revenues – down from $20 billion in 2002 to $17 billion in 2010 – and a Constitutional requirement for a balanced budget.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Some of Georgia's top officials are expected to meet to discuss the impact the federal economic stimulus package is having on the state.

Saturday, July 11, 2009  The University of Georgia will split a $1.7 million federal stimulus grant with two local governments in a project to retro-fit diesel engines to burn cleaner.

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  City and County leaders met today at First Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church to discuss how the economic stimulus package will affect southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009  President Barack Obama goes back on the road Tuesday to campaign for his massive economic stimulus package.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009  Senate Democrats could add billions of additional dollars targeting infrastructure projects to the economic stimulus package.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  Democrats argued that the bill was imperative with the economy in the worst shape since the Depression.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  Obama asked Congress to move "swiftly and boldly" to give the legislation final approval.

Friday, January 23, 2009  Crafting an economic stimulus package on Capitol Hill has not been smooth going.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009  Albany Public Works is getting in line to get some federal money from a proposed economic stimulus plan.

Monday, January 05, 2009  Newly sworn in Dougherty County Commissioner, Gloria Gaines wasted no time in calling for a list of possible projects that can use money from a proposed stimulus package.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008  Two of President-elect Barack Obama's top economic advisers say the U.S. needs a substantial economic stimulus package to avoid a deep recession.