Weatherization Update
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Weatherization UpdateBy Brad Penney
General CounselAdvocates for the Other America
September Let’s see if we can bankrupt the whole damn treasury”
NASCSP Annual MeetingAtlanta, GeorgiaSeptember 11-14, 2012
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
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
Presidential Battleground States
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