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Millions of Americans may ration heat this winter as a federal shutdown and mass layoffs stall $4bn in LIHEAP aid, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association warned. Congress approved the funds after an unsuccessful bid to cancel the program, but unprecedented staff cuts tied to Trump’s “efficiency” drive — reportedly overseen by Elon Musk — have likely delayed distribution until December. With energy bills surging and arrears climbing, NEADA urged utilities to halt shutoffs. HHS, led by Robert F Kennedy Jr, said a “Democrat-led shutdown” is blocking states from receiving new LIHEAP funds.

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