Stimulus Package
The Final Stimulus Bill, Sector by Sector
Architectural Record Magazine February 17, 2009
“Today, President Barack Obama is expected to sign the $787-billion economic stimulus bill, officially called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Final congressional action came late on February 13 in the Senate, where three Republicans joined 55 Democrats and two Independents to pass the bill by a vote of 60-38, the minimum majority needed for approval. In the House, the legislation passed by a vote of 246-183; no Republicans voted in favor of it. While difficult to tally, it is estimated that roughly $130 billion of the bill is earmarked for construction-related spending…”
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At Bagby we have been focused on a continual readiness for new energy codes, restraints, and project constraints. As part of this readiness we continually strive to provide the best possible options and solutions to meet these new and exciting challenges. Below is a very short list of manufacturers and products that we feel will have a direct impact on these new demands.
- LED Lighting (Look for a special Bagby product list in March)
- LED Emergency
- Lighting and Energy Controls
- Fluorescent Retrofitting
