Press Release - Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Calls with Governors, Mayors, and County Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation

Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with governors, mayors, and a county official from across the country to discuss implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The following elected officials participated:

GOVERNORS:

• Governor John E. Baldacci (D-ME)

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• Governor Ted Strickland (D-OH)

MAYORS & COUNTY OFFICIAL:

• Mayor George Heartwell (D-Grand Rapids, MI)

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• Mayor Lee Leffingwell (D-Austin, TX)

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• Mayor Thomas M. Menino (D-Boston, MA)

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• Mayor Andy McKenzie (R-Wheeling, WV)

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• County Deputy Judge Scott Kimmich (R-Kenton County, KY)