Author: nascspstaff
Poverty Politics: Senator Harkin to Retire in 2014
On Saturday, Senator Tom Harkin (IA) announced his decision to not seek re-election for his U.S. Senate seat in 2014. Senator Harkin received the NASCSP Appreciation Award in 2011 for his life-long dedication and support of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). He has served in Congress for more than 38 years and is currently the Chair of the
Weatherization Plus Health: January is National Radon Action Month
-- Ryan Ward, Research Analyst, Weatherization Plus Health, NASCSP -- Radon is a dangerous gas that is imperceptible to sight, smell or taste. It is the second leading cause for lung cancer deaths nationally, claiming around 20,000 lives annually. Radon gas typically enters the home through its lower levels, coming from the surrounding soil and entering through cracks and openings, such as
POLITICO: Poverty Gets More Attention in Obama's 2nd Inaugural Address
--Originally posted on POLITICO 44 and authored by Josh Gerstein, White House reporter for POLITCO-- President Barack Obama, who has drawn criticism from liberals for paying too little attention to poverty in his public rhetoric, made more mention of the subject Monday in his second inaugural address. "We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has
NASCSP’s Response to the Administration
--Timothy R. Warfield, Executive Director, NASCSP-- Earlier this week, I outlined the Administration’s expectations for a 21st Century anti-poverty program and noted that they’re asking for substantial changes to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) as it stands. The good news is that we have an opportunity to shape just what these changes will be. If we effectively address the
The Administration, CSBG, and the Next Four Years
--Timothy R. Warfield, Executive Director, NASCSP-- As we approach the second inauguration of President Obama and head into a critically important year for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), I want to give you my perspective on the Administration’s concerns and the requests they’ve made of us. The Administration has clearly expressed that they want to fund initiatives that are
