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UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 9, 2009

    

Vice President Biden Announces $2.3 Billion in Recovery Act Funds to Help Care for Children, Prevent Disease

Vice President Joe Biden announced today that the Obama Administration will make $2.3 billion available for crucial health and human services programs that help to provide care for children and prevent disease. States will receive $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to support child care for working families. The Administration also plans to make $300 million in vaccines and grants available to ensure more underserved Americans receive the vaccines they need.

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