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Will Obama Discuss Home Star details on September 10th?
Harvard University History and Business Professor Niall Ferguson told CNBC today that the White House may roll out tax cuts before the November elections. This story also jives with one from the Business Insider today which suggests the White House is preparing another stimulus, but the White House states that no stimulus is being considered. Business Insider speculates that focus group research might indicate a negative perception of the word “stimulus”, so it is likely any further economic stimulus will not be labeled so. The question we ask is how does the Home Star program fit in with any potential economic stimulus package from the White House? Perhaps the stars are aligning for the Cash for Caulkers program. The House has already passed their version of the Home Star program. The Senate … Read entire article »
Senator Reid to Introduce Home Star Bill to the Senate Today
According to the Financial Times, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released details of an energy bill on Tuesday, July 27th. However, at the time of this post Senator Reid’s website does not contain comment or details on the energy bill. The Financial Times article states the bill will provide $5 billion in incentives for the Home Star program, which will give rebates to homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. According to CNBC, Senator Reid will introduce the Home Star bill today in the Senate, and hopes to get this bill passed next week before the Senate takes its August recess. … Read entire article »
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