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Trump Budget Proposal Threatens Key Energy Assistance Program for Low-Income Families

A federal energy assistance program that has quietly supported millions of low-income households for decades is now facing potential elimination. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ...
Yahoo

This program helps 6 million families pay their energy bills. Here’s what’s at risk if it’s cut.

The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a little-known piece of the social safety net that helps low-income people pay their utility bills.
The Hill

Trump re-ups push to eliminate low-income heating assistance program LIHEAP

President Trump is once again proposing to eliminate a program that helps low-income people heat and cool their homes. The president’s budget, released Friday, states that the Low Income Home Energy ...
kcra.com

Government shutdown expected to delay energy assistance for low-income households

Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend service shut-offs as low-income families brace for higher bills and delayed aid. Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend ...
WTVD

Delayed federal funds for energy assistance draws concerns in Durham County: 'Constant stress'

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- For the past few years, Patricia Murray has relied on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help cover some of her energy costs in the winter. She turns 70 ...