[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.