home heating assistance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Radice (202) 225-5456

Shea-Porter Pressure Pays Off, Helps Secure $5.1 Billion in Critical Heating Assistance   

Washington, DC— After months of urging both House leadership and the President to take action, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today helped secure $5.1 billion in funding for the  Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The funding, which includes at least $34 million for New Hampshire, was approved by the House as part of a Continuing Resolution (CR).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Contact: Senate President Sylvia Larsen

(603) 271-2111

SENATE PASSES WINTER HEATING AND WEATHERIZATION PLAN

CONCORD – Legislation to address the high cost of home heating fuel passed unanimously in the Senate today and heads now to the governor to be signed into law.

For Immediate Release:                                          Contact: Colin Manning
Wednesday, September 24, 2008                   (603) 271-2121
                                                            (603) 361-4459 (cell)

Gov. Lynch Applauds Passage of Special Legislation Aimed at Keeping NH Families Warm

Governor Again Calls on Congress to Increase LIHEAP Funding

CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today applauded the House and Senate for acting quickly to pass special legislation providing additional funding for heating assistance and weatherization to help New Hampshire families.

September 24, 2008

For Immediate Release

Contact Cissy Taylor

House Information Officer

NH House of Representatives

(603) 271-3664

Cissy.taylor@leg.state.nh.us

HOUSE PASSES FUEL ASSISTANCE BILL

CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved special legislation adding an additional $10 million to the state’s fuel assistance program, specifically to go to those who might have the most difficulty paying heating bills this winter.

For Immediate Release
September 24, 2008
For more information, contact Brett Bosse: (603) 995-9284

Will Janeway Call to Cut Wasteful Spending?
Sanborn encourages Janeway to find $10 million to pay for fuel assistance

(Concord)   State Senate candidate Andy Sanborn is encouraging incumbent Harold Janeway to abandon his big-tax, big-spending agenda, and propose $10 million in spending cuts to account for the necessary cost to provide fuel assistance and weatherizing programs. The state legislature is expected to approve $10 million in aid later today.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                    Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Contact: Senate President Sylvia Larsen

(603) 271-2111

SENATORS SUPPORT WINTER HEATING AND WEATHERIZATION PLAN

CONCORD – Lawmakers today discussed a plan to address the high cost of home heating fuel and to help families and senior citizens stay warm this winter.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, September 18, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Radice (202) 225-5456

Shea-Porter Pushes for Heating Help in Second Stimulus

Washington, DC – In a letter to Speaker Pelosi today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter joined with several of her House colleagues to support the inclusion of funds for affordable housing providers to offset the high cost of energy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Radice (202) 225-5456

Shea-Porter Responds to Release of Contingency Funding for LIHEAP, Vows to Continue to Fight for Increased New Hampshire Funding  

Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter responded to President Bush’s release of the remaining contingency funds within the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  More than $120 million will be distributed across the country for LIHEAP; however, only $3 million will be available to New Hampshire residents.