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Article: United States : Gwinnett s stimulus funding at $120M.
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- September 3, 2009
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Byline: deepak203
Gwinnett County leads other major metro governments in stimulus funding, having received $120 million in federal grants since the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act was enacted in February.
It s not just county projects, but it s overall benefited our population, said Aaron Bovos, county finance director.
He pointed to the latest award, approved Tuesday, a $1.7 million grant from HUD to prevent homelessness and help displaced residents find new housing. The funds will go to the Norcross Cooperative Ministry, Mary Hall Freedom House, Partnership Against Domestic Violence and the Salvation Army.
The largest amount ...