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Check out the latest legislative and regulatory news affecting your business (along with some just plain weird goings-on in Washington).

» The Growing Problem of Copper Theft
ACCA is working on a federal response to the nationwide crime wave. (04/30/2008) Read it.

» HVACR to the Rescue
A shorter depreciation schedule for commercial HVACR equipment is identified in a Congressional report as one way to stimulate the economy. (04/23/2008) Read it.

» Kevorkian For Kongress?
A third party candidate in Michigan that has almost no chance of winning has lots of people talking. (04/21/2008) Read it.

» Capital in the Capitol
Venture capitalists are pushing energy efficiency tax credits on Capitol Hill. (04/16/2008) Read it.

» House Panel Passes Taxpayer Relief Bill
Just in time for the April 15th tax day news cycle, the Ways and Means Committee teed up a bill that is more than just a publicity stunt. (04/11/2008) Read it.

» Tax Credit Extenders Pass the Senate
The Senate passed legislation today extending the popular tax credits for homeowners who install high effiicency equipment. (04/10/2008) Read it.

» HVAC Tax Credit Extenders Reintroduced (Again)
A Senate bill to extend the $500 tax credits for homeowners who install high efficiency HVAC products is introduced. (04/09/2008) Read it.

» Whose Economy Are We Stimulating?
Electronics manufacturers are already going after tax rebate checks and they don't start arriving until next month. (04/01/2008) Read it.

» Albu-quirky, Part 2: Swamp Coolers
Old technology may not work anymore in the 21st Century (03/31/2008) Read it.

» Sign Up Today for ACCA's Washington Fly-In!
Raise your voice, and raise the possibility that we can get GOOD legislation passed in Congress. Attend ACCA's Congressional Fly-In on April 30 and May 1! (03/28/2008) Read it.

» Albu-quirky, Part 1
The city that wants to buck federal law on HVAC efficiency may be seeing the error of its ways. (03/27/2008) Read it.

» Death & Taxes
There's a renewed interest in Congress to fix the estate tax mess. (03/19/2008) Read it.

» Don't Try This At Home
Congress will try to make a budget for next year and beyond (03/11/2008) Read it.

» Spring Forward Two Steps Back
A government policy that does the opposite of what was intended? Okay, so that's not that surprising. (03/07/2008) Read it.

» RIF stands for ...
Reading is Fundamental or Reduction in Funding? (03/04/2008) Read it.

» The 2007 Economic Census
It's not too late to be counted. (02/21/2008) Read it.

» Bigger or Smaller
The Department of a Labor wants to tighten the Family and Medical Leave Act while some in Congress want to expand it. (02/20/2008) Read it.

» A Perfect Storm (In A Good Way)
What's it called when several different tax bills that benefit you fall into place? (02/19/2008) Read it.

» The State of the Union
So what did the President's last major speech mean for HVACR? (01/29/2008) Read it.

» Economic Stimulus 2008
The sub-prime mortgage crisis, roller coaster global stock markets, and a lack of consumer confidence has Congress playing nice and working overtime. (01/24/2008) Read it.

» Shouldn't have taken that left turn...
Albuquerque wants higher standards than federal law allows. Right now it's uncertain if they will petition for a waiver, or try to enforce an illegal law. (01/22/2008) Read it.

» Reading Between the Lines
What's not in the energy bill that was signed into law today (12/19/2007) Read it.

» Energy Bill One Step Closer to Law
Following in the footsteps of the Senate, the House passed the energy bill today. (12/18/2007) Read it.

» Furnaces & Boilers
DOE released its final rule on furnace and boiler standards. (11/20/2007) Read it.

» Get Focused
It can be expensive to get someone's attention in Washington. (11/05/2007) Read it.

» A Penny Saved Is ... Something
There's gold in copper! Or something like that. (10/25/2007) Read it.

» Support Your Local Champions
ACCA member testifies before a committee chaired by a champion of our issues. (10/17/2007) Read it.

» A Congressman Who "Gets It"
A breakfast conversation. (09/25/2007) Read it.

» Better Roads, Less Traffic = Good for Contractors
Better roads would have a good impact on HVACR contractors. (09/17/2007) Read it.

» Contractor Runs for Congress
A contractor throws his hat in the ring. (09/15/2007) Read it.

» Where's the Beefsteak?
You can have one thing, but not the other. (09/12/2007) Read it.

» Whither Refrigerant?
The next big issue for our industry. (09/07/2007) Read it.

» Always Proofread Your Work
Arkansas may have to call a special legislative session - to fix a typo. (08/30/2007) Read it.

» Grandstanding
What happens when legislators would rather make a point than a sensible law. (08/23/2007) Read it.

» Desert Island
It's 100 degrees and I'm lovin' it. (08/13/2007) Read it.

» Waving at the Camera
What happens when a Congressman thinks no one is watching CSPAN. (08/06/2007) Read it.

» Regional HVAC Standards
Regional HVAC standards are still on the table and likely to pass. (07/18/2007) Read it.

» Slumber Party Massacre
Will there be a pillowfight on the Senate floor? (07/17/2007) Read it.

» Gellin' Like a Felon
Walking the halls of Congress can take its toll on your sole. (07/16/2007) Read it.