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Jack Reed: “This amendment would raise the LIHEAP spending to the authorized total of $5.1 billion. I wish to recognize the work of…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2008
This amendment would raise the LIHEAP spending to the authorized total of $5.1 billion. I wish to recognize the work of Senator Specter and Senator Harkin, who earlier today passed an amendment that increased LIHEAP funding. I have worked very closely with my colleagues, especially Senator Collins. Let me point out what is obvious to everyone today: Oil reached $111 a barrel. That translates very quickly into excruciatingly high prices for seniors or low-income Americans. LIHEAP is a program that can help them. I would urge passage.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Discussing an amendment to increase LIHEAP funding during a Senate floor debate.

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