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Effect of Recent Elections on the Proposed Home Star Program
Here’s a breakdown of the legislators in Washington who have had a major role in the proposed Home Star legislation (“Cash for Caulkers”), and how they fared in recent elections on November 2nd. Rep. Peter Welch, D-VT – Sponsored the House bill on Cash for Caulkers. Welch won his third term to the House on November 2nd. He said that job creation will be his top priority during this term. He serves on the House Energy and … Read entire article »
Cash For Caulkers Bill Still Under Consideration in the Senate
According to an article published this evening on CNNMoney.com, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said that any energy bill the Senate would pursue would focus on four areas, one of which is the Homestar program, commonly referred to as Cash for Caulkers. The Sponsor of the bill in the Senate is Senator Jeff Bingham, a Democrat from New Mexico. Co-sponsors are Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Mark R. Warner. Senate bill S.3177, referred to as the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, has been referred to the Committee on Finance. The House of Representatives passed the $6 billion Cash for Caulkers bill on May 6, 2010. … Read entire article »
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