19 Governors Voice Support for Stimulus Bill in Letter

On Tuesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and 18 other governors sent a letter to President Obama supporting the economic stimulus package. The letter states, "The support for a temporary increase in federal commitment for public education, health care (including cost control through initiatives such as health records IT), and for rebuilding our public infrastructure will create and preserve jobs today, and represents a sound investment in our long-term economic interest as well."

• "Governor Schwarzenegger and 18 Other Governors Send Letter to President Obama Supporting the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" (Office of the Governor release, 2/3).