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In response to the released periodic report on federal stimulus funding for Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear says the money awarded to the state has created or preserved nearly 2,300 jobs, while avoiding deeper cuts to government services,including education, health care and public safety programs. The Obama administration says, through the end of September, $2.2 billion has been awarded to Kentucky with about $800 million more to come. According to recent records, the state has spent nearly $532 million, including $431 million on the Medicaid program. In all, $994 million is going to Medicaid. Another $543 million is being spent on construction projects and $651 million will go to balance the state budget.