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Here’s a look at how much money Virginia is estimated to receive for various programs under the $787 billion compromise stimulus bill the House passed Friday afternoon. Also included are national total estimates for comparison. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the legislation Tuesday.
-Aid for State Budget Shortfalls
Virginia: $1.2 billion
U.S.: $53.6 billion
-Medicaid *
Virginia: $1.5 billion
U.S.: $87.1 billion
-Transportation and Infrastructure **
Virginia: $890.6 million
U.S.: $38.1 billion
-EducationGrants for disadvantaged (direct to local districts)
Virginia: $155.4 million
U.S.: $10 billion
-Educational Technology
Virginia: $10.3 million
U.S.: $650 million
-Education Head Start *
Virginia: $11.2 million
U.S.: $663.3 million
-Child Care *
Virginia: $37.9 million
U.S.: $2 billion
-Employment and Training *
Virginia: $40 million
U.S.: $3.3 billion
-Food Stamps
Virginia: $355.8 million
U.S.: $19.9 billion
-Elderly Nutrition *
Virginia: $3 million
U.S.: $97.7 million
-Homeless Assistance
Virginia: $1 million
U.S.: $70 million
Total state allocations *
Virginia: $4.6 billion
U.S.: $226.3 billion
SOURCE: Congressional Research Service, from House Education and Labor Committee, unless otherwise noted.
* Source: Federal Funds Information for States
** Source: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Source: Senate Appropriations Committee
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