Memo to NCLR Affiliates: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Key Components of Inter

Abstract

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law on February 17, 2009 by President Obama. In the weeks leading up to the enactment of ARRA, NCLR worked diligently to support targeted provisions focusing on Hispanics and limited-English-proficient families, oppose damaging measures, and elevate the importance of ensuring that Latino workers gain equal access to relief and job opportunities in the package. For further information on NCLR s position on ARRA, please visit http://www.nclr.org/content/news/detail/55892.