Pa Ikhide
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Winter is coming, yet a $4 billion program that helps nearly 6 million low-income households with their energy bills is on hold due to the government shutdown.
“Pipes will freeze, people will die” if the shutdown continues, said one expert.
“Pipes will freeze, people will die” if the shutdown continues, said one expert.
Shutdown halts $4 billion program to help poor people heat their homes
Millions of Americans apply each winter for help with their energy bills, but the funding is in limbo.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Winter is coming, yet a $4 billion program that helps nearly 6 million low-income households with their energy bills is on hold due to the government shutdown.
“Pipes will freeze, people will die” if the shutdown continues, said one expert.
“Pipes will freeze, people will die” if the shutdown continues, said one expert.
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President Biden’s momentous decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race marks the sunset of a consequential career in public service that spanned more than 50 years, during which he traversed the thrills and troughs of American politics while also navigating personal tragedy.
Biden’s 50 years in politics defined by triumph, tragedy and a reluctant exit
After arriving in Washington as the youngest senator, Joe Biden ends his bid for reelection as the oldest president, bowing to concerns about his ability to win and fitness to serve.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM
President Biden’s momentous decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race marks the sunset of a consequential career in public service that spanned more than 50 years, during which he traversed the thrills and troughs of American politics while also navigating personal tragedy.
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has disclosed for the first time visits to Bali and to a private club in California in 2019 paid for by his friend and benefactor, Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, according to financial disclosures released Friday for eight of the nine justices.
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Justice Thomas discloses two 2019 trips paid for by Harlan Crow
2023 financial disclosure reports for Supreme Court justices also show six-figure book payments for Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has disclosed for the first time visits to Bali and to a private club in California in 2019 paid for by his friend and benefactor, Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, according to financial disclosures released Friday for eight of the nine justices.
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