Almost a year and a half ago, the government signed a stimulas to try to boost the economy. In most places the it didn't do much, in some places it helped slightly. However, in Kokomo, Indiana, home to four Chrysler plants and a Delphi facility, was as uncertain as the American auto industry itself. Now, the town's unemployment rate has dropped 6% (20 to 14). Also, new business has also been attracted to this town. But the housing industry is still buried in the dirt.
I like to see that the stimulus had some good effect in the country. This was a town that should have completely fell down the toliet because of their main industries, but they managed their stimulus right and now they're back on their feet and doing better. Also, this is might be a sign of what is to come in the country. However, some of the people working with Delphi might get laid off because of the merger with General Motors; so this could be a setback but only time will tell. I believe this could help Obama and Congress feel a little more accomplished because the stimulus worked with someone who managed the money right.
http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/111059/a-town-saved-by-stimulus
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