N.J. contractors learning the way 'the system' works.

The article discusses the effects of the federal stimulus contracts on New Jersey contractors and businessmen, including continuous funding from the government and the continuous creation of jobs over to 2011. It cites the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 which largely helps the funding of the contracts. It also notes that the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has earmarked the 652 million U.S. dollars it has received for 44 state projects and 113 local roadway projects. INSET: Officer turned contractor.