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Camas could get $5.3M in federal aid

American Rescue Plan funds are meant to help city’s recovery from pandemic

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The city of Camas will soon begin receiving funds from President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, meant to facilitate the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Camas Finance Director Cathy Huber Nickerson told city councilors Monday that initial estimates show Camas could receive $5.3 million.

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