"Only 16 percent of those households that qualify for LIHEAP assistance actually apply for and receive it."
"The $1.6 billion funding cut for LIHEAP is less than the $2.4 billion a year that the Big Five oil companies received in special tax breaks."
"This really should be our Bible in this committee."
"There is $2 to $3 billion... we would be in a position to really say we are saving people money in this country."
"This particular report of high-risk problems in the U.S. Government should be something that every member of this committee is familiar with."
"Opening Statement"
"As Ranking Member Speier mentioned, doubling the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 2025 will reduce gasoline purchases by $8,000 over the life of a 2025 car."
"The Department of Energy set efficiency standards for nearly 40 different appliances, including washing machines and refrigerators, that together will, quote, 'save consumers nearly $350 billion on th..."
"I agree with Mr. Trisko and Ms. Carmody that those concerned about the impact of energy prices on lower-income households should restore the recent funding cuts in the Weatherization and Low Income Ho..."
"This is not sufficient from our purposes or for our low-income consumers to provide adequate funding."
"Mr. Chairman, this really should be our Bible in this committee."
"There is $2 to $3 billion, Mr. Chairman, that if this committee gets serious about really taking the recommendations of the auditor general, we would be in a position to really say we are saving peopl..."