Tag: NEADA
MARKEY RECEIVES HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE AWARD, ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SHORE UP PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longtime champion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) today received an award from the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA) for his continued support of the program. Rep. Markey recently introduced legislation that would increase the funding available for the vital energy assistance program and expand those who are eligible to receive aid, and today called for the Obama administration to release the remaining emergency funds from this year’s pool.
CASTLE URGES THE PRESIDENT TO RELEASE HEATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Washington, DC - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle urged President Obama to release additional heating assistance funds for those who are struggling to keep their families warm this winter. Under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the President is authorized to provide approximately $590 million nationwide in contingency funding under certain economic conditions
