Government Shutdown Affects Heating Assistance in Eastern Oregon
Seniors and disabled residents in Eastern Oregon face uncertainty over heating aid due to the government shutdown halting federal funding.
Cold weather is approaching, and the Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) has announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program faces uncertainty due to potential federal funding delays.
Claudia Limon, program director of CAPECO, said the agency is monitoring its budget closely to track what it can provide.
- The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households cover heating and electricity costs.
- The program's future assistance is unclear if the shutdown continues.
Author's summary: Shutdown imperils heating aid for eastern Oregon residents.