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Shutdown affecting program for heating assistance

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Another program affected by the shutdown is LIHEAP, as cold weather quickly approaches. The federal government is pushing back the funding until the beginning of December. Around 300,000 people in our state rely on this program for heating assistance. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has insight into the program. More than 330,000 [...]