Barack Obama

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Health Care Overhaul: a Statistical Snapshot

Health care facts and figures in light of President Obama's health care changes. More

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Health Care Overhaul: Industry Still Bracing for Impact

Remodelers are alternately relieved and confused in response to the health care package that President Obama signed into law on March 23 and amended a week later. More

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Update on Smart Grid Appliances

The futuristic-sounding Smart Grid concept is top-of-mind for appliance manufacturers. More

Congress Reinstates Flood Insurance Program
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Obama Unveils ëCash for Caulkersí Rebates for Energy-Efficient Retrofits

Homestar program would provide up to $3,000 for product upgrades, whole-house retrofits. More

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A Statistical Snapshot of OSHA and Remodeling

Is OSHA cracking down on residential remodeling? Or does it just seem that way? More

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Insulation An Easy Upsell on Roofing or Siding Jobs

Considering adding blown insulation as an adjunct to your roofing and siding jobs? More

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Simonton President Mark Savan Invited to Private Meeting With President Obama

Energy efficiency in home improvement highlights the presidentís agenda. More

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Jeld-Wenís Saxton Attends Jobs Summit, Pushes for Construction Industry Focus

The company's executive vice president, Ron Saxton, encouraged President Obama to see that window and door companies can create jobs now, with a ripple effect across the country. More

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Cash for Caulkers: the Ultimate Construction Job-Creating Machine?

Over the course of two years, the proposed program would allocate roughly $23 billion to encourage U.S. homeowners to seal their ducts, insulate their attics and basements, install programmable thermostats, and otherwise retrofit leaky homes in relatively minor ways that can greatly reduce energy use. More

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