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Is the stimulus reaching you?

Is the stimulus reaching you?

Most workers will get a few extra bucks each week in tax breaks. Some businesses may be able to hire some more employees -- or at least not lay them off. Money's coming for transportation and clean-energy projects. In all, Colorado's in line for about $1 billion in federal help this year. KCFR News wants your help following this story. Will the economic package signed by President Obama in Denver change how you spend, work or vacation? If you're a business owner, a laid-off worker, a homeowner who's faced foreclosure, is this the help you've been waiting for? Let us know how one of the most expensive and sweeping pieces of legislation in American history affects you.

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Knowing that tax cuts and government aid are coming, how are you feeling about the economy right now?

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Why do you feel that way?

Economic stimulus money is aimed at some types of construction and at green energy, among other areas. Is your company competing for, or has it received, economic stimulus money?

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President Obama's efforts include about $75 billion in programs to keep homeowners out of foreclosure and in their houses. The administration estimates that this will help some 9 million people. Will you try for, or have you used, that federal homeowners' assistance?

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Please say more about how the housing money might affect you.

Have you been through a foreclosure, or come close, in the last three years?

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Tell us about your experience with foreclosure.

Many people are facing decisions about expenses, such as making or putting off purchases, taking or postponing vacations. The federal stimulus money is supposed to help people get back on track. Is it? Have you made any changes -- or are you planning any -- in lifestyle because of this financial rescue package?

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Please share some details about how the stimulus money is affecting your decisions.

In this uncertain economy, unemployment is high and companies are cutting back. What is the employment status for each adult in your family? You may check more than one box.

Please say more about your, or your family's, job status.

What other issues should KCFR News explore as we cover the financial crisis and rescue attempts?

Now here are a few questions that will help us understand where you're coming from. In what year were you born?

What race or ethnicity are you?

What do you do for work?

What is your gender?

What is your household income?

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