City Jockeys for Stimulus Portion ; Columbia List Estimates Costs, Jobs Created.

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As a new administration takes the national reins in Washington, D.C., a top priority is economic recovery, and Columbia is looking to capture a portion of the $500 billion to $800 billion stimulus package that the federal government will likely grant to communities to inject life into a stagnant economy.

Columbia Mayor Darwin Hindman this week returned from the 77th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, which presented national leaders a report that focused on "Main Street economic recovery." The report listed projects from communities, including Columbia, awaiting funding that could be made available in 90 to 120 days and create jobs.

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City Jockeys for Stimulus Portion ; Columbia List Estimates Costs, Jobs Created.

Hindman said there was much uncertainty at the time of the weekend conference because of a new administration, newly elected r...

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