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Congressional Democrats say that a rollback of federal support for weatherization and Energy Star will stymie job growth
Democrats on the U.S. Joint Economic Committee pressing for changes in President Trump's proposed 2018 budget argue that threatened energy-efficiency programs such as Energy StarLabeling system sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy for labeling the most energy-efficient products on the market; applies to a wide range of products, from computers and office equipment to refrigerators and air conditioners. and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) are potent job creators that deserve continued federal support.