    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [March 4, 2003]
    [Pages 242-243]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Release of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Funding
    March 4, 2003

        I am pleased to announce today that the Secretary of the Department
    of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson is releasing $150 million in Low Income Home

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    Energy Assistance funding. This additional funding will provide much
    needed help for families struggling with rising heating costs. This new
    money, combined with emergency funds released in January, will help keep
    many Americans warm during this cold winter.