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(Disclaimer: This math story is not essential to any legislative or policy discussion, nor do we make any claims as to its value in helping with your CSBG Data report. […]

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Plus Health initiative is a national effort to comprehensively and strategically coordinate resources to improve the energy efficiency, health, and safety of low-income […]

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) infused billions of dollars into hundreds of federal programs to create jobs and stimulate the economy. The Community Services Block […]

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.

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.?