The intention of the "Buy American" provision in the 2009 stimulus bill was to
A) increase jobs in the United States.
B) prevent foreign firms from dumping product in the United States.
C) insure that products used to build roads and bridges meet U.S. quality and safety standards.
D) save the government money by restricting the sale of more expensive foreign-made products.

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The "Buy American" provision was included in the stimulus bill with the aim of boosting job creation in the United States by requiring that contractors use American-made materials in public works projects funded by the bill. The provision compelled the use of domestically-produced iron, steel, and other manufactured goods in infrastructure projects, which was expected to support jobs in the American manufacturing industry.

The Intention of the "Buy American" Provision in the 2009