At the CNN Stimulus Desk, we have been breaking down for you what happened to the $862 billion Recovery Act that passed a year ago. Where did your tax money go?

Our team of researchers has been piecing through massive lists of projects to find the ones that might most interest you - and to ask questions about them. Below, just a couple of examples.

What questions do you have about the stimulus? Post here, and we just might tackle them on air.

One out of every three children in America is overweight or obese. Child obesity rates have more than tripled according to a recent report in the American Pediatrics Journal.

Today, first lady Michelle Obama will announce a new initiative to combat childhood obesity which she believes to be one of the greatest threats to America’s health and economy. The plan calls for the federal government and public schools to work together to provide nutritious food in schools, more opportunities to be physically active, and give communities greater access to affordable and healthy food.

So what do you think it will take to win the fight against childhood obesity?

Julia Lira is at the center of a national controversy in Brazil. A samba group chose her to lead its performance at next week’s Carnival. She’ll wear a mini-skirt and make-up, stay up late, and dance a dance most would call suggestive. And she’s 7 years-old. The girl’s parents say she’s just a girl who loves to dance. But now a family judge is trying to decide whether to block Julia’s participation. 

Our question: Should this little girl be allowed to lead the Samba at Carnival?

Post your comments here. Brooke Baldwin (in for Kyra) will read some of your comments in the 10am ET hour.

Starting at 11am ET, Tony Harris will have the results from our Quick Vote.

Should Julia be allowed to lead the Samba at Carnival?

• Yes
• No

or view results

From a TV in his hotel room, Gospel pioneer Kirk Franklin watched the images of pain, struggle, and survival in earthquake-stricken Haiti. Without hesitation, Franklin rounded up Gospel music's best, and within 48 hours a relief song is recorded: "Are You Listening: A Love Song For Haiti," to comfort, encourage, and raise funds for many of those affected by the tragic earthquake. CNN's Kyra Phillips is joined by Kirk Franklin & Co. as he shares his song, and his purpose for creating it.

It's not just a movie make-believe mantra....our troopers say it daily. Now real-life hits Hollywood with "The Hurt Locker" nominated for nine Academy Awards. It's the story of explosives detonation teams, on the frontlines in Iraq. It's 131 minutes of emotion. CNN's Kyra Phillips spoke with the star of the movie, Oscar- nominated actor Jeremy Renner.

You're out of work. Bills are stacking up. Time is running out. Could medical marijuana ease your financial pains?

We spent a day at the first medical marijuana school in economically-stressed Michigan, and talked to a recent graduate who's growing his own shoulder-high pot plants in his house in Detroit.

Do you think medical marijuana is a legitimate way to get an economy going?

Post your comments and Kyra will read some of them on CNN Newsroom 10a ET.

Today Defense Secretary Robert Gates will go before the Senate Armed Services Committee to reveal the Pentagon’s plan for rolling back the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding gay and lesbian service members. As a first step, Gates is expected to call for no longer discharging people whose sexual orientation is revealed by others.

The policy, implemented by President Bill Clinton in 1993, bars openly gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals from serving in the U.S. military, and prevents the military from asking them about it.

We want to know your thoughts on the Pentagon’s new plan.

Post your comments and we will read some of your responses from the CNN Newsroom beginning at 10am est.

Your thoughts…

Post your comments and Kyra will read some of your responses on CNN Newsroom at 10am et.

At a forum, the Lt. Governor spoke out in favor of finding ways to break the government’s cycle of handouts and dependency.

He even went on to compare poor students to animals.

Below is some of what he said during his speech:

…But the problem is, there are so many folks now that don’t have to do a thing. In government we continue to reward bad behavior. Any time we give somebody money, we’re telling them to keep doing what they’re doing.”

…My grandmother was not a highly educated woman but she told me as a small child to quit feeding stray animals. You know why? Because they breed! You’re facilitating the problem. If you give an animal or person ample food supply they’ll reproduce. Especially one that don’t think too much further than that and so what you got to do is curtail that type of behavior. They don’t know any better.

Bauer says he stands by the message, but would probably use a different metaphor.

Post your comments and Kyra will read some of your responses on CNN Newsroom beginning at 10amet

John McCain’s wife, Cindy, appears in a photo ad with her mouth taped shut and “NOH8” painted on her face.  “NOH8” is a gay rights group challenging Proposition 8.  The McCain’s daughter, Meghan, posed for “NOH8” last summer.  John McCain says he respects the views of his family members, but remains opposed to gay marriage. What do you think? Email Kyra on her blog!