Obama recovery plan to include school renovations
U.S. schools need an estimated $255 billion in repairs, according to the American Federation of Teachers. President-elect Barack Obama hopes to include school renovations in his economic-stimulus plan, although he has not yet disclosed the total that he wants to dedicate to schools. Obama's transition team has announced an initial $25 billion should be split between schools and deteriorating roadways.
USA TODAY | 12/30
This story published in AGC SmartBrief on 01/05/2009
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