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DOGE slashes key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A contract to inspect low-income and other assisted housing for gas leaks, faulty smoke detectors and other life-threatening deficiencies was terminated by the Trump administration in February as part of its cost-cutting efforts, according to a Department of Government Efficiency database, potentially... Read More.

Trump and Medicaid: Everything to know about the low-income health insurance program

Thursday, January 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When the White House budget office released a memo this week that instructed all federal agencies to cease spending on any financial assistance programs pending internal review, the fate of the nation's largest public health insurance program was propelled into question.Medicaid is... Read More.

‘I would have nothing’: Low-income older people fear debt default that stops Social Security

Friday, May 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The threat to Social Security payments posed by a debt ceiling impasse keeps Linda Stanberry, 76, dwelling on her worst fear: the loss of the home she has lived in for 48 years.Stanberry, who depends entirely on about $1,800 she receives... Read More.

Tornado destruction highlights low-income disaster preparedness challenges

Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News

(ROLLING FORK, Miss.) -- The South was devastated by tornadoes last weekend – destroying homes, shattering families and leaving thousands to pick up the pieces of what they’ve lost. More than 20 people have died in connection with the storms, according to authorities.Residents in Rolling... Read More.

Black, Native, low-income people more likely to be killed while walking: Report

Wednesday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The nation’s streets are becoming more deadly for pedestrians, according to a new report released Tuesday.The report by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition found that in 2020, more than 6,500 people were struck and killed while walking.... Read More.

Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted until June 17th

Saturday, May 21 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP, is extending its benefits application deadline to June 17th.Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead made the announcement Thursday.Snead urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble... Read More.

Biden touts expansion of discount internet program for low-income households

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As he seeks to close the nation's digital divide, President Joe Biden announced on Monday new commitments from 20 internet service providers to expand discounted, high-speed internet access to tens of millions of low-income Americans under an existing federal program."It's going to... Read More.

Biden to tout expansion of discount internet program for low-income households

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As he seeks to close the nation's digital divide, President Joe Biden will announce on Monday new commitments from 20 internet service providers to expand discounted, high-speed internet access to tens of millions of low-income Americans under an existing federal program.According to... Read More.

Low-income Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds of $100 or more

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — There are more than 118,000 low-income Pennsylvanians who may be missing out on state tax refunds of $100 or more, the Department of Revenue announced. These refunds totaling an estimated $30.2 million are available through the commonwealth's Tax... Read More.

Low-income schools facing string of challenges after natural disasters: Report

Tuesday, January 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As climate change increases the severity of natural disasters, low-income school districts face disproportionately greater obstacles when attempting to recover from them, according to a Government Accountability Office report (GAO) obtained exclusively by ABC News.Districts in high-poverty areas are already plagued with... Read More.