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5/1/2013	Last Chance to Register! OSHA Crane Rule Webinar for LBM Dealers - 5/1/2013 This is your last chance to register for NLBMDA's webinar on the OSHA Crane Rule to be held on Thursday, May 2nd from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT. If your workers are on or near cranes while delivering building materials to construction sites, you MAY have to comply. Sign up for this final NLBMDA webinar on the OSHA Crane Rule today!
4/11/2013	NLBMDA Webinar Series: Planning for Implementation of Obamacare - 4/11/2013 Free live webinar with special sessions on Monday April 29 for small, large, or potentially large employers! The presenter will be John Satagaj, the President and General Counsel of the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) of which NLBMDA is a member association.
2/28/2013	GAF Joins NLBMDA's Manufacturers and Services Council - 2/28/2013 The NLBMDA announced today that GAF is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC). The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry.
2/26/2013	Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) to Address NLBMDA Members NLBMDA is excited to announce that Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) will be a featured speaker during the Washington Briefing breakfast at the Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference to be held from March 18-20 at the Crystal City Marriott in Alrington, Virginia.
2/21/2013	Register Now for the Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference! Join us in Washington March 18-20, 2013 at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA. Refine how you effectively communicate your position on key issues to members of Congress, with offerings that include Lobbying 101 and the Washington Briefing Breakfast. Get the chance to directly interact with lawmakers during Capitol Hill and federal agency visits and during the Legislative Reception on Capitol Hill.
2/19/2013	Early Bird Registration Extended & New Speaker Announced for LegCon Early registration has been extended until Friday, February 22 for NLBMDA's Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference which will take place from March 18-20, 2013 at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA. Space is now based on availability at the hotel so make sure to book your room today. We are also pleased to announce that Tim Costello, President & CEO of Builder Homesite, Inc. will be addressing the NLBMDA Board of Directors on Monday, March 18. All NLBMDA members are welcome to attend.
2/12/2013	Keynote Speaker Announced! Senator Angus King (I-ME) to Address LegCon Attendees NLBMDA is excited to announce that Senator Angus King (I-ME) will be a featured speaker during the Washington Briefing breakfast at the Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference which runs from March 18-20.
2/6/2013	Early-Bird & Hotel Deadline is February 18th for Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference Registration is still open for NLBMDA's Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference which will take place from March 18-20, 2013 at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA. The early-brid registration discount expires on Monday, February 18, so make sure to register today before the price goes up. Also, in order to guarantee a hotel room at the special discounted rate you must make your hotel reservations by Monday, February 18, so make sure to book your room today.
1/31/2013	ALSC Approves New Design Values for Southern Pine - 2/1/2013 The American Lumber Standard Committee's Board of Review has approved new design values for the remaining sizes and grades of visually graded Southern Yellow Pine dimension lumber. Following recommendations from the NLBMDA and other stakeholders, the Board has recommended a transition period for the changes with an effective date of June 1, 2013.
1/30/2013	NLBMDA Announces "Dealers Helping Heroes" Program - 1/31/2013 NLBMDA today made public its "Dealers Helping Heroes" program to help injured military veterans renovate their houses or to build new homes.
1/24/2013	NLBMDA Releases 2013 National Policy Agenda - 1/17/2013 This document for Congress and the Administration in 2013 brings focus to the common interests of the industry and includes policy goals to revitalize our nation's housing and building industry.
11/15/2012	BlueTarp Financial Joins NLBMDA! - 11/15/2012 NLBMDA announced today that BlueTarp Financial is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC). The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry.
11/14/2012	New FTC &quot;Green Guides&quot; Webinar from NLBMDA On Tuesday December 18 at 3 pm EST, this webinar will provide an explanation of the Green Guides and their potential impact on the marketing of "green," sustainable, and energy efficient products. There will be a review of the new sections of the Guides and what your company needs to know when reviewing marketing claims. The webinar will also discuss how the Green Guides can be used by the FTC and other parties to challenge marketing claims and provide guidance to companies in how to effectively use the Guides. Follow the hyperlink to register now!
11/13/2012	View Inaugural Address of New NLBMDA Chairman Chuck Bankston Video of new NLBMDA Chairman at the 2012 ProDealer Industry Summit in Savannah, GA, October 24, 2012
11/7/2012	Free Post-Election NLBMDA Webinar This free members-only webinar will connect you with our legislative and regulatory affairs staff as they break down the results of Election Day and what it all means for your business. This live webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 14 from 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern time. Register now!
10/26/2012	NLBMDA Webinar on The Lacey Act: Register Now! Learn what Dealers need to know. The webinar will provide a short explanation of the Lacey Act, focusing on its application to imported wood and composite wood products; a review of enforcement mechanisms available to the government under the Lacey Act, including possible penalties and examples of enforcement actions to date; and guidance to dealers who purchase imported wood about how to exercise due care to avoid any potential Lacey Act violations.
10/25/2012	NLBMDA Announces New 2013 Leadership Team - 10/25/2012 NLBMDA today announced its new leadership team installed on October 24 at the ProDealer Industry Summit in Savannah, Georgia. At the association's annual meeting, the Board of Directors elected Chuck Bankston, owner of Bankston Lumber in Barnesville, Georgia, as the association's new chair, replacing outgoing chair Cally Coleman Fromme of Zarsky Lumber in Victoria, Texas.
10/25/2012	NLBMDA Honors Three Members with Chairman's Awards - 10/25/2012 The NLBMDA outgoing Chair Cally Coleman Fromme, EVP at Zarsky Lumber in Victoria, Texas, announced three Chairman Awards at the ProDealer Industry Summit in Savannah, Georgia. The honorees are 2008 NLBMDA Chairman Harold Baalmann of B&B Lumber Company in Wichita, KS; NLBMDA Manufacturers and Services Council Chair Carlos Guilherme of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation in Federal Way, WA; and the Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association.
10/16/2012	The 2012 ProDealer Industry Summit is Ongoing! Wednesday is the beginning of our exclusive 3 day educational and networking forum designed to promote the growth of Lumber & Building Product dealers, distributors, wholesalers, and the manufacturers who supply them. LBM dealers will benefit from sharing insights and best practices with leaders in the industry in a relaxed 3 day format that encourages networking and personal interaction. Register now!
10/1/2012	NLBMDA Alert: FTC Issues New "Green Guides" - 10/1/2012 Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued its revised Green Guides that are designed to help marketers ensure that the claims they make about the environmental attributes of their products are truthful and non-deceptive.
9/24/2012	The Early-Bird Registration Deadline is TODAY! This is your last chance to take advantage of the discounted registration rate to attend the ProDealer Industry Summit! The early-bird registration and hotel deadline is Monday, September 24th, so don't delay and register today!
9/21/2012	NLBMDA Issue Briefing: Obamacare Employer Planning Tool - 9/21/2012 We are pleased to be able to provide you with a health care reform planning tool application. This planning tool is designed to help you sort through the decision making process. It identifies some of the questions, concerns and effects that you need to consider as you move forward.
9/19/2012	NLBMDA Applauds Restoration of Higher FHA Loan Limits Congress reinstated the higher conforming loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) through 2013, helping reduce uncertainty for an already fragile housing market.
9/18/2012	Spruce Computer Systems Joins NLBMDA - 9/18/2012 NLBMDA announced today that Spruce Computer Systems is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC). The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers in the LBM industry.
9/13/2012	NLBMDA Condemns NLRB's New Union Ambush Election Rule The new "ambush election" union rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board yesterday creates unprecedented and sweeping changes to union election rules in the workplace at the expense of small business owners.
8/14/2012	James Hardie Joins Manufacturers & Services Council NLBMDA announced today that James Hardie Building Products is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC). The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry.
8/7/2012	Style Crest Joins Manufacturers and Services Council NLBMDA announced today that Style Crest is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council MSC. The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry.
8/6/2012	NLBMDA Issue Briefing: Obamacare Medical Loss Ratio Checks from Insurers are Due this Month If an insurance company spends less than 80 percent of premiums on medical care and quality (or less than 85 percent in the large group market) as opposed to administrative costs, it must rebate the portion of premium dollars that exceeded this limit.
6/28/2012	NLBMDA Statement on Heath Care Decision President and CEO Michael O'Brien issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court decision.
6/27/2012	House Committee Again Votes to Stop EPA Lead Rule Enforcement Without Reliable Test Kit Today, NLBMDA commended the House Appropriations Committee for once again adopting an amendment to the upcoming budget for the EPA which would prohibit the agency from enforcing its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule until the agency approves a reliable lead test kit as mandated by the agency's own regulations.
6/12/2012	Atrium Joins NLBMDA The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association announced today that Atrium Windows & Doors is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council.
6/11/2012	Contact Your Members of Congress to Reform the EPA Lead Rule On June 7, Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Tim Murphy (R-PA) introduced the Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act (H.R. 5911), which would reform the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule.
6/7/2012	NLBMDA Applauds Bill Introduction in House of Representatives to Reform EPA Lead Rule H.R.5911, the "Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012," was introduced today by Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Tim Murphy (R-PA) and would reduce the burdens of the rule on the home remodeling and retrofit market, while maintaining protections for pregnant women and small children from lead hazards.
5/23/2012	NLBMDA Issue Briefing: New Design Values for Grades & Dimensions of Southern Pine effective June 1 The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) has issued Supplement No.9 to the 2002 Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber providing new design values effective June 1, 2012.
5/15/2012	Court Throws Out NLRB's "Ambush-Election" Union Rule NLBMDA applauds yesterday's Federal Court decision voiding the National Labor Relations Board move to curb employer and employee rights by speeding up union elections. The rule change had gone into effect on April 30 and cut in half the amount of time permitted for voting on unionization.
5/8/2012	NLBMDA Issue Briefing on EEOC New Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Enforcement Guidance on the Use of Criminal Background Checks in Employment Decisions.
4/20/2012	DMSi Software Joins NLBMDA's Manufacturers and Services Council The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry.
4/18/2012	NLBMDA Welcomes Delay to NLRB Poster Rule The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) applauds the April 17 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C.) Circuit delaying the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) union poster rule.
4/13/2012	Moulding and Millwork Joins NLBMDA's Manufacturers and Services Council The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and services providers serving the LBM industry.
3/28/2012	LBM Journal Joins NLBMDA's Manufacturers and Services Council The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers in the LBM industry.
3/21/2012	Versatex Trimboard Joins NLBMDA's Manufacturers and Services Council The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry.
3/14/2012	USP Structural Connectors Joins NLBMDA's Manufacturers & Services Council NLBMDA announced that USP Structural Connectors is the newest member of the association's Manufacturers and Services Council. The council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers & services providers serving the LBM industry.
3/2/2012	NLBMDA Commends Introduction of Legislation to Reform EPA Lead Rule NLBMDA today commended Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) for introducing legislation yesterday to reform EPA's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule to reduce the burdens of the rule on the home remodeling and retrofit market, while maintaining protections for pregnant women and small children from lead hazards.
2/3/2012	2012 Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference Keynote Speakers Just Announced! Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR).
2/1/2012	NLBMDA Issue Briefing Questions & Answers About New Design Values for No. 2 Southern Pine 2x4's
1/25/2012	NLBMDA Releases 2012 National Policy Agenda for the Building Supply Industry This document brings focus to the common interests of the industry and includes policy goals to revitalize our nation's housing and building industry.
1/12/2012	NLBMDA ALERT: Decision Issued on Proposed Southern Pine Design Values The American Lumber Standard Committee's Board of Review issued a decision on the revised designed values for Southern Pine that had been proposed in October 2011 by the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau.
12/12/2011	NLBMDA ACTION ALERT Tell Your Members of Congress to Oppose Increasing Loan Fees to Pay for Payroll Tax Cut.
11/29/2011	NLBMDA ACTION ALERT: Tell the House to Support the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094) A vote is expected this week in the House on the "Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act" (H.R. 3094). H.R. 3094 will prevent the chilling effect on job creation from the NLRB's actions.
10/31/2011	NLBMDA Announces New Leadership Team The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) announced its new leadership team installed on October 26 at the ProDealer Industry Summit in San Antonio, Texas.
10/12/2011	NLBMDA ALERT: Changes to Design Values for Southern Pine to Be Considered October 20 Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Submits Changes to American Lumber Standard Committee's Board of Review
8/1/2011	Register Now! The ProDealer Industry Summit Goes to San Antonio! October 26-28, 2011, Grand Hyatt San Antonio.
7/27/2011	NLBMDA Alert: Tell Your Congressman to Support Amendment on Lead Test Kits Full U.S. House of Representatives to consider maintaining Rehberg Amendment in 2012 EPA budget.
7/26/2011	EPA Announces it Will Not Impose Clearance Testing/Dust Wipe Rule NLBMDA had vigorously opposed expansion of the EPA Lead Rule.
7/13/2011	House Committee Votes to Stop EPA Lead Rule Enforcement Without Reliable Test Kit House Appropriations Committee adopts Rehberg Amendment to EPA's 2012 budget which would prohibit the agency from enforcing its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule until the agency approves a reliable lead test kit as mandated by the agency's own regulations.
7/7/2011	NLBMDA Scope of the LBM Industry - Second Edition - Now Available NLBMDA has released the second edition of the Scope of the LBM Industry Report which explains why building material dealers operate the way they do and how they have evolved in response to the marketplace, noting valuable benchmarking data for all members of the building industry—especially vital in today's tumultuous economy.
6/30/2011	Federal Reserve Delays, Dilutes Swipe Fee Relief NLBMDA critical of the Fed's decision to delay and reduce the swipe fee caps.
6/7/2011	NLBMDA Applauds Senate Rejection of Swipe Fee Delay NLBMDA commended the U.S. Senate for voting against a delay in new rules governing "swipe fees" charged to retailers and consumers for the use of debit cards.
4/6/2011	NLBMDA Praises Senate for Passage of 1099 Repeal Legislation NLBMDA commends U.S. Senate for passage of H.R.4, the Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act.
2/14/2011	NLBMDA Releases 2011 National Policy Agenda for the Building Supply Industry [Washington, DC] - The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) today released its national legislative and regulatory policy agenda for 2011. In it, NLBMDA calls on Congress to encourage financial institutions to renew lending activity that will spur new home construction while also encouraging the need to review federal rules and regulations that stifle job creation, among other things.
2/3/2011	NLBMDA Comments On President Obama's Latest Energy Efficient Plan [Washington, DC] - The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) today commented on President Obama's unveiling of his plan to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. President Obama's plan entitled "Better Buildings Initiative" intends to make commercial buildings 20 percent more energy efficient over the next decade by accelerating private sector investment through a series of incentives to upgrade offices, stores, schools, municipal buildings, universities, hospitals, and other commercial buildings.
1/13/2011	NLBMDA Urges House Committee Investigation of EPA Lead Rule and Several OSHA Proposals [Washington, DC] - The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association, along with a group of leading building industry trade associations, have asked Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), the new chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, to conduct an investigation and review of the impact of EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (LRRP). NLBMDA has also raised several OSHA proposals for consideration by the committee as well.
1/5/2011	NLBMDA Facts About 2011 Tax Credits The "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act" (H.R. 4853) signed into law on December 17, 2010, extended the federal credit for certain residential energy products for one year at reduced levels from the 2009-2010 credit. Please click link above for summary of the new credit.
12/21/2010	NLBMDA Alert: LAST CHANCE FOR TAX RELIEF, 1099 REPEAL Take Action: Please contact your Senators today to urge them to support a final tax package that provides meaningful and permanent estate tax relief and repeal of the 1099 mandate.
12/17/2010	Congress Passes Tax Bill With Several Beneficial Provisions for LBM Industry Bill extends Bush tax cuts, institutes modified estate tax, reduced energy efficient retrofit tax credits and extends bonus depreciation.
11/30/2010	Déjà vu: NLBMDA Disappointed in Senate's Rejection of 1099 Health Care Tax Repeal In all, 84 Senate members voted against the 1099 repeal.
11/18/2010	Tell Your Senator to Support S.3946 Repealing the 1099 Health Care Tax Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced a bill (S.3946) that will repeal the 1099 health care tax. The Senate plans to vote on this bill during the lame duck session. Please contact your senators and urge them to pass S.3946. Full repeal of the new 1099 requirement is the only solution that will relieve lumber dealers and small businesses of the cost and confusion created by this new burden.
10/17/2010	NLBMDA Announces New Leadership Team Ferguson Lumber CEO Joe Collings Elected Chairman
9/15/2010	Media Release: Senate Rejects Both Johanns and Nelson Amendment
9/8/2010	NLBMDA Alert: Tell Your Senator to Support Johanns Amendment Repealing 1099
8/6/2010	NLBMDA Opposes EPA Effort to Expand Lead Rule for Post-Renovation Activities Agency seeks to add "dust wipe" and clearance testing requirements.
7/28/2010	OSHA Adopts NLBMDA Changes to Final Crane Rule Jobsite deliveries using articulating/knuckle boom trucks exempted from rule.
7/16/2010	NLBMDA Applauds Passage of Landmark Swipe Fee Fix Amendment included in Wall Street reform package.
7/14/2010	NLBMDA Chairman Testifies Before U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Small Business Dan Fesler, CEO of Lamperts, testifies at hearing entitled "Bonus Depreciation: What It Means for Small Business"
7/7/2010	NLBMDA Takes Legal Action Against EPA Over Removal of Opt-Out Provision in its Lead Paint Rules Association files suit with three other industry groups.
7/6/2010	NLBMDA Criticizes EPA's Initial Efforts to Expand Lead Rule to Commercial Buildings
6/17/2010	EPA Announces Delay of Lead Rule Certification Enforcement
6/17/2010	NLBMDA Urges Support of Credit/Debit Card Swipe Fee Fix
6/1/2010	Red Flags Rule Delayed Again Once again, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is delaying enforcement of the so-called "Red Flags" Rule through December 31, 2010.
5/3/2010	NLBMDA Applauds Passage of Home Star Legislation by U.S. House of Representatives Critical of Rejection of EPA Lead Rule Amendment
4/23/2010	NLBMDA Criticizes Removal of "Opt-Out" Provision in the EPA Lead Rule
4/9/2010	NLBMDA Expresses Support of NAHB Petition to Delay Implementation of EPA Lead Rule in Letter to EPA
3/25/2010	U.S. Senator David Vitter Receives "Legislator of the Year" Award from NLBMDA
1/14/2010	Register Now for the 2010 NLBMDA Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference March 15-17, 2010, Marriott Washington. Click here for online registration. Download the advance program and registration form.
1/12/2010	EPA Lead Rule Compliance Information The new "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting" (RRP) rule took effect April 22, 2010.
1/2/2010	NLBMDA Releases 2010 National Policy Agenda Association plans proactive agenda on behalf of the LBM industry.
1/1/2010	The Homebuyer Tax Credt Summary, FAQ and homebuyer resources.
12/15/2009	Media Release: Statement of NLBMDA on President Obama's "Cash for Caulkers" Proposal
12/2/2009	October Housing Starts Report 4.0 percent below the revised September rate and is a 24.3 percent decrease year over year.
12/2/2009	October New Homes Sales Report 6.2 percent above the revised September rate and is 5.1 percent above the year over year rate.
10/23/2009	September Housing Starts Report 1.2% below the revised August rate, and down 28.9% year-over-year.
10/12/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Announces New Leadership Team Lamperts CEO Daniel Fesler Elected Chairman
9/29/2009	August New Homes Sales 0.7% increase over July, but a 3.4% decrease year-over-year.
9/18/2009	July Housing Starts Report One percent decline over June. Down 38% year-over-year.
9/17/2009	August Housing Starts Report 1.5% increase over July. Down 29.6% year-over-year.
9/10/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Calls for Extension and Expansion of Homebuyer Tax Credit Association Urges Lawmakers to Act Swiftly Before Current Tax Credit Expires.
9/3/2009	July New Home Sales 9.6% increase over June, but a 13.4% decrease year-over-year.
7/7/2009	Pat Buchanan to Speak at ProDealer Industry Summit Former presidential candidate to deliver keynote address at the Summit on Oct. 7 in Phoenix. Register now for early-bird rates!
6/25/2009	NLBMDA Alert: Tell Congress to Reject 1099 Proposal Businesses could drown in additional paperwork.
6/24/2009	May New Home Sales Report 0.6% decline over April. 32.8% decline year-over-year. Seasonally adjusted annual rate of 342,000.
6/9/2009	Q&A on New SBA ARC Loan Program Eligible businesses may borrow up to $35,000.
6/5/2009	NLBMDA Promotes "Dream Again" Campaign Campaign is designed to promote homeownership, construction and remodeling.
5/29/2009	Media Release: Innocent Sellers Fairness Act Reintroduced in Congress NLBMDA-Promoted Initiative Would Provide Liability Protection for Those that Only Sell Products
5/29/2009	April New Home Sales Report 0.3% increase over March. 34% decline year-over-year.
5/19/2009	NLBMDA Submits Comments to NIST on Proposed Revisions to American Softwood Lumber Standard Association urges inclusion of eco-label in standard and other improvements to grade stamping.
5/19/2009	April Housing Starts Report 3.3% decline over March. 50% year-over-year decline.
5/12/2009	Dept. of Homeland Security Announces New Immigration "Worksite Enforcement Strategy" Employers who knowingly hire illegal workers will be targeted for prosecution.
5/11/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Commends Congress for Rejecting Limits on Mortgage Interest Deduction
4/24/2009	March New Home Sales Report Less than one percent decline from February. Down 31% year-over-year.
4/17/2009	COBRA Changes Contained in Recent Stimulus Legislation Guidance and resources from the Dept. of Labor.
4/17/2009	March Housing Starts Report 10.8% decline over Feb. 48.4% year-over-year decline.
4/16/2009	Home Channel News Coverage of NLBMDA's Legislative Conference Video coverage of the annual event.
4/7/2009	Order Your Copy of the National Green Building Standard Available now in the NLBMDA Bookstore.
4/7/2009	DOE Application Process for Weatherization Grants Consumers must apply through state energy offices.
3/25/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Commends House GOP Leaders' Housing Recovery Proposal
3/25/2009	February New Home Sales Report Up 5% from January. Down 41% year-over-year.
3/24/2009	IRS Releases Details on NOL Carryback Provisions Applies to small businesses with less than $15m in gross receipts.
3/23/2009	NLBMDA Testifies Before OSHA on Proposed Crane Rule Download a copy of the testimony.
3/21/2009	Lumber Producers Asked to Support Eco-Label NLBMDA seeks Producer Support for Voluntary Eco-Label Standard.
3/20/2009	NLBMDA's Eco-Label Initiative A Quick Reference Summary.
3/19/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Says Card Check Legislation Will Damage Economy and Housing Recovery
3/18/2009	February Housing Starts Report 22% increase over January.
3/15/2009	January New Home Sales Report 48% year-over-year decline.
1/11/2009	The Need for a Housing Stimulus Package An in-depth look at the housing crisis and a plan for recovery.
1/10/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Calls for Quick Action on Stimulus Measures by Congress and Administration Association says passage is critical for reviving the housing economy.
1/8/2009	NLBMDA 2009 National Policy Agenda Download a copy of the association's National Policy Agenda or view online.
1/7/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Releases 2009 National Policy Agenda Agenda outlines association's legislative and regulatory priorities.
1/4/2009	NLBMDA Chairman Addresses ProSales Excellence Awards Ceremony View the video of NLBMDA Chairman and ProBuild CEO Paul Hylbert's keynote address on January 22.
1/4/2009	Media Release: NLBMDA Applauds Approval of National Green Building Standard Association renews call for voluntary eco-label for softwood lumber.
1/2/2009	Statement of NLBMDA on Passage of the Economic Stimulus Legislation
1/1/2009	NLBMDA Alert: Contact Congress to Support Final Housing Stimulus Measures Homebuyer Tax Credit in Jeopardy! Act Now!
1/1/2009	NLBMDA Applauds Adoption of Isakson-Lieberman Homebuyer Tax Credit Amendment $15,000 tax credit a key component to housing recovery efforts.

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