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AARP Calls on President to Release Emergency Funding After Heat Wave Sweeps the Country

Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, August 4th, 2007

In a letter today, AARP has urged the President to release more than $200 million in emergency energy assistance after the nation was swept by a searing heat wave last week. Emergency funding, found in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds, can be released at the President's discretion to aid communities and individuals affected most by their inability to cool their homes in 100 degree or higher weather.

"The safety and security of low income Americans, especially older Americans, should not be compromised," said Bill Novelli, AARP CEO, in his letter to the President. "Beyond concerns with widespread personal hardships, ignoring energy...

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