Regulatory News In Brief
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
HHS creates Recovery Act office: Office of Recovery Act Coordination will "enhance and streamline" HHS' efforts to manage $137 billion in funding granted under the economic stimulus package, according to a March 11 announcement. The new office will be led by Dennis Williams, a 20-year veteran of the department who also will become HHS deputy assistant secretary for recovery act coordination. As of March 11, HHS has distributed $3 billion in Recovery Act funds for programs like Medicaid and Community Health Centers. The stimulus bill was signed by President Obama in February (1"The Gray Sheet" Feb. 16, 2009, p. 3)
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