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World Energy Engineering Congress Atlanta , Georgia October 30-31; November 1-2 . Washington Outlook . By Brad Penney General Counsel Advocates for the Other America. September Let’s see if we can bankrupt the whole damn treasury” . Energy Efficiency Outlook.
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World Energy Engineering Congress Atlanta, Georgia October 30-31; November 1-2 Washington Outlook By Brad Penney General Counsel Advocates for the Other America September Let’s see if we can bankrupt the whole damn treasury”
Energy Efficiency Outlook • Six monthFY 13 Continuing Resolution through 3/27; • Seeking to move DOE $$ into WAP during CR; • Under the CR, funding is at FY 12 Omnibus level of $68M;DOE calculates budget at House $ of $54M; • Working for Senate number of $145M in next CR; • We are seeking no less than $210M for WAP in FY 2014; working with faith based, business groups and other allies to secure this number in next year’s budget; • This is an uphill battle all the way; we need your help! Contact your Senators and House Member: • Senate: 202-224-3121; House 202-225-3121
Inside the Crystal Ball “Taxmageddon” and fiscal cliff looming in December Taxpayers face $494 billion tax increase on 1/1/13 Debt ceiling increase needed Automatic sequestration is “sword of Damocles” hanging over defense and domestic progress Ahead: future crisis of federal government funding facing default unless budget issues are addressed; “Domesday” Commission ultimately becomes only way to resolve gridlock