Sen. Joe Lieberman says the economic stimulus agreement hammered out by Congress this week would likely send about $2.8 billion to Connecticut over the next two years.
The Connecticut independent took part in final negotiations that yielded a $789 billion recovery bill on Wednesday. A vote in the House is expected by Friday, while the Senate’s schedule is uncertain.
The $2.8 billion would be good news for Connecticut, which faces estimated budget deficits of at least $1 billion this fiscal year and at least $6 billion over the next two years. Gov. M. Jodi Rell has been counting on $2 billion in federal stimulus money.
Lieberman says the stimulus money for Connecticut would include $1.3 billion through Medicaid and $1.5 billion in grants. (AP)
