As you know, this is a very difficult year for appropriators. The budget caps are very tight, and this bill contains many valuable programs. I recognize and appreciate that the House-passed Labor-HHS bill provides $1.1 billion in FY2002 advance LIHEAP funding. I have been a strong supporter of the LIHEAP program, and will work in conference to attempt to include the House provision for advance LIHEAP funding in the final appropriation bill.
Discussing funding for the LIHEAP program during appropriations debate.
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