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flag A five-week government shutdown is delaying winter heating aid for millions, risking energy insecurity for vulnerable Americans.

flag A federal government shutdown entering its fifth week is delaying vital heating assistance for millions of low-income Americans through the LIHEAP program, with states including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, and Kansas reporting delays or postponements of payments until December or later. flag Without federal funding for 2026, states cannot disburse aid, leaving vulnerable families—especially seniors, children, and people with disabilities—at risk of energy insecurity as winter approaches. flag The disruption coincides with strain on other safety net programs like SNAP, compounding hardship for households already facing rising energy costs.

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