Federal
policymakers are hoping that consumers cut short the national recession by quickly
spending their economic stimulus checks.
A
local group says the money can have an even bigger impact if Vermonters spend
it at local businesses, farms or by donating it to area nonprofits.
The Douglas
administration is working on an economic stimulus package worth more than $100
million.
State officials
would not release details about the economic recovery program but say it will
be released next week.
