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Weatherization Update

NASCSP Annual Meeting Atlanta, Georgia September 11-14, 2012. Weatherization Update. By Brad Penney General Counsel Advocates for the Other America. September Let’s see if we can bankrupt the whole damn treasury” . Political Outlook. Action shortly on FY 13 Continuing Resolution;

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Weatherization Update

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  1. NASCSP Annual Meeting Atlanta, Georgia September 11-14, 2012 Weatherization Update By Brad Penney General Counsel Advocates for the Other America September Let’s see if we can bankrupt the whole damn treasury”

  2. Political Outlook • Action shortly on FY 13 Continuing Resolution; • We are leading effort to secure a “plus up” on the CR; • FY 12 Omnibus funds WAP at $68M; • We argue that number is an anomaly because of the unspent Recovery Act funding still available in FY 12; • We are working with our allies to add $77M to WAP in the CR, consistent with the Senate Appropriations Committee approved number for WAP in FY 13; • This is an uphill battle all the way; we need your help! • Senate: 202-224-3121; House 202-225-3121

  3. Inside the Crystal Ball “Taxmageddon” looming in December Taxpayers face $494 billion tax increase on 1/1/13 Debt ceiling increase needed FY13 budget gridlock Automatic sequestration “sword of Damocles” hanging over defense and domestic progress Future crisis of federal government facing default unless entitlements are reformed “Domesday” Commission ultimately becomes only way to resolve gridlock

  4. Presidential Battleground States

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