The Campaign for Home Energy Assistance Delivers Letter to House
Conferees in Support of Full Funding for LIHEAP in FY 2003
February 4, 2003
Dear _____:
On behalf of the Campaign for Home Energy Assistance, I am writing
to urge you to support in conference the increase contained in
the Senate-passed omnibus Fiscal Year 2003 appropriations resolution
for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
The amendment, approved by an 88-4 vote on January 21, would
add as-yet
unreleased LIHEAP emergency funds to the program‚s regular
appropriation
for FY 2003.
Colder-than-normal temperatures this winter, combined with higher
heating costs for most fuels and an increase in the unemployment
rate,
means more low-income families than anticipated will need immediate
and
increased relief from the federal government to help them keep
their
homes warm.
Many states are already running out of LIHEAP funds and have
been forced to limit benefits, serve fewer eligible recipients
or discontinue their programs before the end of the heating season.
The increase in LIHEAP assistance is desperately needed to ensure
that low- and fixed-income families have heat to make it through
the winter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Your leadership
will help many low- and fixed-income residents make it through
these difficult times. If you have any questions, suggestions
or concerns, please contact me directly at 202-331-2962.
Respectfully,
David Fox
The Campaign For Home Energy Assistance
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