Stimulus dollars for weatherization create thousands of jobs in New York

New York expects to help more than 45,000 low-income households by blowing in insulation, sealing air leaks and installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances for free.

To be eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program, a family's income must be no more than  $45,312 for a family of four.

The Weatherization Assistance Program program is expected to create  14,000 jobs statewide as demand for contractors rises.

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Louisville Leopards take Manhattan

This teacher is inspirational, her enthusiasm and love of music will give you a lift  that last a long time. Thanks to Leigh & John Nouveaux for this story.

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists are a performing ensemble comprised of 60+ student musicians ages 7-12, who reside in 20 different Louisville zip codes and attend 27 different schools in and around Louisville, Kentucky.

The Leopards don't read music; instead they learn new songs by ear. For Diane Downs, their teacher, it's all about the kids' talents and their desire to play music.

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Affordable Care Act saves Medicare beneficiaries $3,500

WASHINGTON – An analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that under the Affordable Care Act, average savings for those enrolled in traditional Medicare will amount to more than $3,500 over the next 10 years.  Seniors and people with disabilities who have high prescription drug costs could see savings of as much as $12,300 over the next 10 years.

“The savings that seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare are seeing are due to critical improvements the Affordable Care Act makes to Medicare,” said Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Sherry Glied. “Reducing waste, fraud and abuse, improving the quality of care beneficiaries receive and making the program more efficient all contribute to lower cost increases across the system.”

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