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A list obtained by the Washingtonj Business Journal indicates that the GSA is prepared tospend $5.5 billion nationally to convert existing buildings into environmentallyh friendly, or “green,” facilities or to finance energy-efficienchy improvements. The in downtown Kansas City is slated toreceivse $103.4 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Charlid Cook, a spokesman for the , said the federal money woulx complete the final phase of the renovationss already under way on the building and will add environmentall friendly components tothe building. The Robert Dole U.S. Courthouse and the will receivew $4.7 million and $1.05 million, respectively.
Thoser two buildings will receive limited upgradew to improveenergy efficiency. The courthouse also will get a new The GSA’s list, dated March 31, has been submitted to Congress. Cook said it’w still unclear when the projects willbegim construction. The projects fall in tandem with the state purpose ofthe ARRA, which was to creatse jobs and start constructiob projects quickly. It was not cleatr how many jobs the three local projectscoul generate.