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Recovery.gov

Submitted by Dena on 04/29/2009
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Increasing transparency in federal spending
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http://www.recovery.gov

The new Recovery.gov website provides an unprecedented degree of transparency in government-funded programs. It provides interactive tools to map spending across the nation, chart it on a timeline, and allow all citizens to submit feedback.  In the wake of billions of dollars of new spending this year, many Americans are calling for more accountability and transparency on the part of the federal government.  Internet technology promotes a new opportunity to engage all citizens on issues of national importance. The user-friendly format on Recovery.gov provides frequent updates, clear graphics, and many question-and-answer sections.

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Recovery.gov is a website that lets you, the taxpayer, figure out where the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going. There are going to be a few different ways to search for information. Within days after the signing of the legislation, Federal agencies will start distributing funds, and you will be able to see which states, Congressional districts, and even Federal contractors are receiving them. As soon as we are able to, we'll display that information visually, through maps, charts, and graphics.

The job of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board is to make sure that Recovery.gov fulfills its mandate -- to help citizens track the spending of funds allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Board consists of Inspectors General from about ten major cabinet agencies -- including the Departments of Justice, Treasury, and Commerce -- and one of its duties will be to review the comments and questions submitted to the site.

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