WASHINGTON, DC - The Bush Administration today submitted the Department of Energy's fiscal year 2007 spending plan to Congress. The President's spending plan cuts the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) by $38 million, from $242.5 million in FY 06 to $204.5 million in FY 07. Following this announcement, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: "These cuts make no sense. After Congress provided a $300 million increase for energy efficiency and renewable energy accounts, the Bush administration turned around and slashed funding for programs that would have a direct benefit for consumers. "The Weatherization Assistance Program is a cost-effective way to help homeowners and renters save on their heating bills and reduce greenhouse gasses. It has helped thousands of Rhode Islanders save on their utility bills each year. Cutting this program is both short sighted and wrong."