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Heating Assistance Program Faces Funding Reduction

HeadlineFeb 10, 2011

Among the programs reportedly targeted in Obama’s 2012 budget is a fund subsidizing energy costs for low-income Americans. According to the National Journal, Obama intends to cut the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by about $3 billion. The cuts would come during one of the coldest winters in recent years.

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