Assignment #4 LFraser

The article "States and Cities in Scramble for Stimulus Cash" was written by Monica Davey of the New York Times. This article is directed to all those who will be affected by the stimulus plan. This article discusses and describes how different states are responding to the idea of the stimulus plan. It is a large amount of money and "governors to small-town mayors say they are only now beginning to grasp. And while states will have direct say on the use of much of the money--especially on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges--many spending decisions will still rest with officials hundreds of miles away in Washington." However, states have many questions "on matters like how much discretion states will have, how the money will be transferred and how it must be tracked." 

The way the stimulus plan will effect each state is sure to vary, and there are still many questions, however I would guess that most people are very interested in seeing how this will all play out.