Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise
The problem of high energy prices and rising numbers of people unable to afford them isn’t lost on the Trump administration.
May 13, 2025 • ~9 min
The problem of high energy prices and rising numbers of people unable to afford them isn’t lost on the Trump administration.
The problem of high energy prices and rising numbers of people unable to afford them isn’t lost on the Trump administration.
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