H.R.4268 - Put America to Work Act of 2009

To direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to States, units of general local government, and Indian tribes for the purpose of creating employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to States, units of general local government, and Indian tribes for the purpose of creating employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities. as introduced.
  • Short: Put America to Work Act of 2009 as introduced.

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10/20/10
Other Priority Federal Job Creation Legislation

2) Put America to Work Act of 2009 (HR 4268), introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison, described in this press release. Appropriates $40 billion to local governments to create jobs in the public or non-profit sector and potentially in small ...

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10/20/10
Put America to Work Campaign: Dean Baker: Political Impasse ...

2) Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268), introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison, described in this Press Release 3) The New Deal for A New Economy Act, (HR 4290), introduced by Rep. Phil Hare, described in this Press Release and Fact ...

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10/20/10
Put America to Work Campaign: Contact Us!

2) Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268), introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison, described in this Press Release 3) The New Deal for A New Economy Act, (HR 4290), introduced by Rep. Phil Hare, described in this Press Release and Fact ...

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04/07/10
The Drive for Decent Work - Full Employment Now!: The ...

George Miller, and the Put America to Work Act bill (HR 4268) proposed by Rep. Keith Ellison. It could include the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (HR 2269) proposed by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, and the Public Lands Restoration and Job Creation Act ...

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03/10/10
Peace Corps Watch: Peace Corps Volunteer Service Employees Demand ...

not less than 80 percent of the funding ...under the grant to wages, benefits... HR 4268 IH. Connect, Inform, Engage. Why all those associations like NPCA, USAID, etc all call their blogs this; it's money. Recruit and retain has made ...

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03/09/10
H.R.4812: Local Jobs for America Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

1) Local Jobs for America Act (H.R.4812) Sponsor: Rep George Miller (introduced 3/10/2010) 2) Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268), introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison, described in this Press Release ... Source: Put America to Work ...

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02/22/10
Michael J. Wilson: The Other Main Street: Unemployment, Deficits ...

Keith Ellison (D-MN) has introduced a bill, HR 4268, the Put America to Work Act of 2009. Americans for Democratic Action has also championed a “Corps Budget” to pump added funds into three proven programs: The Job Corps, AmeriCorps and ...

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02/22/10
Michael J. Wilson: The Other Main Street: Unemployment, Deficits ...

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) has introduced a bill, HR 4268, the Put America to Work Act of 2009. Americans for Democratic Action has also championed a “Corps Budget” to pump added funds into three proven programs: The Job Corps, ...

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02/12/10
Ed Pearl: Krugman: Clueless, Arts funding, Job losses

Work Act, HR 4268 that will create 1 million jobs. There are other initiatives like the Community Jobs Emergency Employment Program being advanced by groups like the Center for Community Change which calls for 2 ...

Source: Ed Pearl
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02/09/10
Public News Service

She supports the "Put America to Work Act" (HR 4268), which would pump federal grant money into states specifically for job creation. She sees it as a fast-acting, short-term strategy – with long-term effects. ...

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02/08/10
Rhode Island's Future - Jobs NOW! Healthcare NOW!

HR 4268: The “Put America to Work Act of 2009” written by Libby Kimzey, February 09, 2010. Just copying selections from the fact sheet here (sorry, been a long day): http://www.rifuture.org/images...4-2009.doc ...

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02/05/10
VOICES: Job losses a social state of emergency

We are asking that our Congressional delegation, along with our state and local officials join us in supporting legislation like the Put America to Work Act, HR 4268 that will create 1 million jobs. There are other initiatives like the ...

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02/04/10
African Americans and the Jobs Crisis | Houston Communist Party

One example, HR 4268, the “Put America To Work Act of 2009,” would fund one million public jobs for workers who have been jobless for at least 26 weeks and low-income workers who have been jobless at least 30 days and need immediate ...

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02/04/10
The Drive for Decent Work - Full Employment Now!: HR 4268 - Put ...

Congressman Keith Ellison from Minnesota has introduced HR 4268, The Put America to Work Act of 2009, in the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize a Community Jobs Program. The bill has 52 co-sponsors. Community groups and local ...

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01/31/10
Chicago youth to Obama, Congress: We want to work! » peoplesworld

HR 4268 would create 1 million jobs by granting $40 billion to local governments to create jobs in the public or non-profit sector and small businesses that provide public services. Obama proposed to make available funds for community ...

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01/31/10
Chicago youth to Obama, Congress: We want to work!

HR 4268 would create 1 million jobs by granting $40 billion to local governments to create jobs in the public or non-profit sector and small businesses that provide public services. Obama proposed to make available funds for community ...

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01/23/10
Local officials back jobs program | Augusta Free Press

Congressman Keith Ellison from Minnesota has introduced HR 4268, The Put America to Work Act of 2009, in the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize a Community Jobs Program. The bill has 52 co-sponsors. Community groups and local ...

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01/20/10
» Community housing advocacy group lobbies for passage of federal ...

NEWBURGH – Community Voices Heard in Newburgh Thursday announced that it has enlisted the help of a number elected officials to get HR-4268, the “Put America to Work Act,” passed in Congress. Subscribe to this post comment rss or ...

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01/18/10
Chicago rally calls for full citizenship, equality and jobs

Hardin also drew attention to HR 4268, entitled the "Put America to Work Act of 2009" introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison (MN). The bill calls for $40 billion in funding over 2 years to create jobs in distressed communities. ...

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01/18/10
Chicago rally calls for full citizenship, equality and jobs ...

Hardin also drew attention to HR 4268, entitled the "Put America to Work Act of 2009" introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison (MN). The bill calls for $40 billion in funding over 2 years to create jobs in distressed communities. ...

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01/18/10
Chicago rally calls for full citizenship, equality and jobs

Hardin also drew attention to HR 4268, entitled the "Put America to Work Act of 2009" introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison (MN). The bill calls for $40 billion in funding over 2 years to create jobs in distressed communities. ...

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01/18/10
Spirit of Haymarket: Chicago rallies for full citizenship ...

Hardin also drew attention to HR 4268, entitled the “Put America to Work Act of 2009” introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison (MN). The bill calls for $40 billion in funding over 2 years to create jobs in distressed communities. ...

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01/08/10
Welcome to Workday Minnesota, your leading source for labor news!

The legislation (H.R. 4268) appropriates $40 billion to local governments to create jobs in the public or non-profit sector and potentially in small businesses that provide public services. The bill already has 51 co-sponsors, ...

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01/05/10
AFGE Week in Review (Dec. 24, 2009)

Congressman Ellison's Put America to Work Act of 2009 (HR 4268) would create 1 million jobs nationwide in the public and non-profit sectors and focus on critical infrastructure and revitalization projects. The $40 billion initiative has ...

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01/04/10
AFGE Week in Review - afgelocal1923.org

Congressman Ellison's Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268) would create 1 million jobs nationwide in the public and non-profit sectors and focus on critical infrastructure and revitalization projects. The $40 billion initiative ...

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12/17/09
AFGE | Previous Shows - U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Mark ...

Congressman Ellison's Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268) would create 1 million jobs nationwide in the public and non-profit sectors and focus on critical infrastructure and revitalization projects. The $40 billion initiative ...

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12/17/09
AFGE | Previous Shows - U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Mark ...

Congressman Ellison's Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268) would create 1 million jobs nationwide in the public and non-profit sectors and focus on critical infrastructure and revitalization projects. The $40 billion initiative ...

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12/17/09
AFGE | Previous Shows - U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison to promote public ...

Congressman Ellison's Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268) would create 1 million jobs nationwide in the public and non-profit sectors and focus on critical infrastructure and revitalization projects. The $40 billion initiative ...

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12/16/09
AFGE | Content - U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Mark Williams ...

Congressman Ellison's Put America to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 4268) would create 1 million jobs nationwide in the public and non-profit sectors and focus on critical infrastructure and revitalization projects. The $40 billion initiative ...

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12/08/09
H.R.4268: To direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to ...

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for HR4268 To direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to States, units of general local government, and Indian tribes for the purpose of ...

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