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The philanthropy has disbursed tens of millions of dollars to support businesses that help reduce carbon emissions as well as to fund climate initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The loss represents close to 10% of the $4.3 trillion the U.S. government has disbursed to mitigate the economic devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

For the past four years, Grand Canyon has disbursed more federal student aid than any other U.S. institution, the department said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

The federal government so far has disbursed $2.3 million in assistance to families, and approved more than 1,300 registrations for assistance, Criswell said in Wednesday's briefing.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023

Since 1789 the treasury has disbursed more than seven billions of dollars without one serious defalcation.

From Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins by Fiske, John