In an effort to stimulate economic activity, Congress and the president passed the $787 billion _________________________________ in February, 2009 with the funds to be used to provide tax relief, appropriations, and direct spending.

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The correct name of the law passed by Congress and the president in February 2009 is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA was designed to stimulate economic activity by providing tax relief, appropriations, and direct spending, with a total budget of $787 billion. Option A, B, and C are not correct names of this legislation.

In an Effort to Stimulate Economic Activity, Congress and the President