Who's Going to Get The Green Jobs Mentioned in the ARRA?

"It’s not clear who will get these jobs. If the money just gets pumped out through the same channels it always has, low-income communities, communities of color and small businesses are almost certainly going to get left out...Because the majority of recovery dollars are heading out to states and localities at 'lightning speed' (for public policy, at least), there is a significant danger that back-room deals and pet projects will win out, rather than projects that benefit communities most in need. There is, of course, no question the package includes oversight and accountability measures. But advocates and residents must demand fully open, accountable and transparent spending processes that allow the voices of people facing economic hardships to be heard."