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Millions scramble to afford energy bills amid heat waves, but federal program to help falls short
Jesse Bedayn Associated Press/Report for America//August 9, 2023//[read_meter]
A sign displays an unofficial temperature as jets taxi at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at dusk, July 12, 2023, in Phoenix. Phoenix weathered in 31-days above 110 degrees has lost at least 39 people to the heat. Nationwide, around 30 million Americans struggle to afford their energy bill and qualify for the subsidy; but less than 3% received federal assistance for their summer bills. Experts say it's woefully underfunded. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Millions scramble to afford energy bills amid heat waves, but federal program to help falls short
Jesse Bedayn Associated Press/Report for America//August 9, 2023//[read_meter]
DENVER (AP) — Bobbie Boyd is in a losing battle against near triple-digit temperatures in northwest Arkansas. Her window air conditioner runs nonstop and the ballooning electric bill carves about...
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