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On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
I persuaded the Federal Government to take administrative steps to increase Puerto Rico's LIHEAP funding from $4 million to $50 million a year; but state-like treatment could translate into $24 million a year.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Discussing increased funding for Puerto Rico's LIHEAP program.

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