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 economic stimulus package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in February 2009 is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. This package provided funds for tax relief, infrastructure investments, and direct spending to help boost economic activity and create jobs.

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