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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (UTC) · No. 245
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government spending
with Marisol VegaFCC awards $122.5M in eight connectivity grants to rural telecoms
Federal awards data recorded eight single-obligation payments from the Federal Communications Commission on Aug. 31, 2026, totaling roughly $122.5 million to telecom providers in rural areas.
Treasury sends $33.3M to Athens-Clarke County under equitable sharing programMarisol VegaFAA sends eight airport grants totaling roughly $79.7M in a single dayMarisol VegaHUD awards $31.7 million in Indian housing block grants to two tribal nationsMarisol VegaState Department logs seven international aid awards totaling over $260 millionMarisol VegaNASA has committed $146.7 million across four research awards, records showMarisol Vega