Washington, Oct. 14 -- Congresswoman Lori Trahan issued the following press release:
"No family in Massachusetts should have to choose between heating their home and affording groceries or medicine," said Congresswoman Trahan. "With heating oil prices up nearly 75 percent from last year, that choice is becoming a reality for far too many households. Releasing these funds early will help families prepare for the winter ahead. But this year's allocation falls short of last year's at a time when the need is greater than ever. Congress must act to restore and strengthen this lifeline."
This year's $142.3 million allocation is nearly $4 million less than Massachusetts' initial allocation last year, which totaled $146 million. The drop is drive...