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Heat wave: federal program to help needy pay cooling bills is broke

Budget cutting means that the federal fund for helping needy Americans pay higher electric bills in the winter and summer had already run out of cash before the current heat wave hit.
Among Obama's tough budget cuts: money to help needy pay for heat

Reports suggest that President Obama's federal budget, to be released next week, will propose cutting in half the budget for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It's one of many popular programs on the chopping block.
Home heating 101: six cold facts on staying warm this winter

Winter weather has arrived. Blizzards in Minneapolis, subfreezing temperatures in Buffalo, N.Y., and cold weather spreading into places like Atlanta. With the rush of arctic-type conditions, how much will it cost this winter to stay warm? Here are six cold facts on staying warm.
Venezuela's Chávez shuts off free oil program for US poor

A sharp drop in oil prices is forcing the country to reduce government spending.
Fuel cost now driving up electric bills

Disconnect notices have risen sharply, indicating stress on more households.