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Weatherization Assistance Program Ranked as Second Highest Recovery Act Job Creator
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January 31, 2012
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s low-income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) created or retained more than 13,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2011, ranking second out of approximately 200 federal programs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act ).
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Cuts Made on the Backs of Low-Income Americans
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December 16, 2011
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Weatherization Funding Slashed by 60% for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
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Weatherization works: Recent reports are way off base
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Posted on
November 15, 2011
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Stephen Cowell presents an alternative narrative to the recent stories about the failures of weatherization.
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Response to Daily Show: October 24, 2011
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Posted on
October 28, 2011
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Jon Stewart of The Daily Show recently discussed the federal low-income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which aired on October 24, 2011. Unfortunately, the information provided was misleading and, in some cases, factually inaccurate. Weatherization works, both for the households served and as a sound government investment. Throughout its history, WAP has made a huge positive impact on over 6.7 million families. The program provides significant energy savings for its recipients, makes America’s housing stock more energy efficient, improves the indoor air quality while reducing health and safety risks, provides jobs, reduces carbon emissions, and lessens America’s dependence on foreign oil.
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A Letter: NASCSP Urges President to Emphasize Low-Income Policies in Jobs Bill
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Posted on
August 30, 2011
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When you make your policy recommendations to Congress next month, we strongly urge
you to put forward those policies that will have the greatest impact on low-income communities.
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WAP Still 8th in Recovery Act Jobs!
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Posted on
August 01, 2011
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WAP ranked as the 8th highest ARRA job creator for the second quarter of 2011.
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Weatherization Assistance Program FY’12 Funding Update
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Posted on
July 13, 2011
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The House of Representatives voted down a bi-partisan amendment on July 12th proposed by Rep. Tonko (D-NY) and by Rep. Bass (R-NH) to increase Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) FY’12 funding to FY’11 levels of $141 million (the House Energy & Water Appropriations bill recommended only $33M for WAP for FY 2012). The amendment was defeated by a vote of 149-273.
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Senator Tom Harkin Awarded the NASCSP Appreciation Award
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Posted on
March 23, 2011
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National Association for State Community Services Programs vice president William Brand said, “Working with Senator Harkin has been a privilege and one that we will continue to value for years to come. NASCSP and its members are deeply appreciative of the Senator’s commitment to helping end poverty and his willingness to go beyond the call of duty to ensure struggling Americans have access to economic opportunity and a gateway to the middle class.”
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More than 1,600 homes weatherized last year, thanks to federal grant
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Posted on
January 20, 2011
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FELTON - The rustic cabin where Sandy Lockwood and her two daughters live is typical of others built in 1937: There's no insulation. The PG&E bill in the winter is a jaw-dropper: $800 a month. Relief arrived Wednesday when a crew of four showed up to install floor insulation at no charge.
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Secretary Chu Announces Major New Recovery Act Milestone: 300,000 Homes Weatherized
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January 19, 2011
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U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that states and territories across the country have now weatherized more than 300,000 low-income homes under the Recovery Act, a major milestone in the Department's efforts to reduce home energy bills for families.
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