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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama, was a comprehensive response to the economic crisis, impacting every American and business. It encompasses significant investments in various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and energy. This set features one volume with the complete official text of the Act and another containing vital documents related to its development, response, and enactment, providing a thorough insight into this pivotal legislation.

The book presents the complete text of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a significant legislative measure aimed at stimulating the U.S. economy following the recession. It outlines various provisions for job creation, infrastructure investment, and support for state and local governments. The act also emphasizes tax relief for individuals and businesses, as well as funding for health care and education initiatives. This comprehensive document serves as a crucial resource for understanding the government's response to economic challenges during that period.

The Neue Nationalgalerie on the Berlin Kulturforum is an architectural icon as well as the crowning conclusion of architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's life work. An outstandingly successful and sensitive refurbishment and modernization project was carried out for the building's most significant overhaul since its opening in 1968. It complies with the requirements of a contemporary museum exhibition facility, as well as monument-preservation guidelines. David Chipperfield Architects developed the renovation concept under the motto of "As much Mies as possible." This publication provides deep insight into the planning, execution, monument preservation and restoration from the perspective of those involved. The exemplary handling of the historical fabric is presented in design documents and numerous large-format photographs that impressively illustrate the design stage, the construction site and the results of the refurbishment. With articles by David Chipperfield, Bernhard Furrer, Gunny Harboe, Joachim Jaeger, Dirk Lohan, Fritz Neumeyer, Alexander Schwarz, Gerrit Wegener, and some 30 project managers