Governor Paterson seeks more home heating aid

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Governor Paterson seeks more home heating aid

Story Created: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. David Paterson says he is working with state agencies to find more money to help needy New Yorkers pay
heating bills this winter.

Paterson says he plans to announce a plan later this week.

The Democrat says he is trying to work within current funding to
increase the checks to poor and moderate income families because
legislative efforts to bolster the program have stalled.

The Democrat-led Assembly, which first pushed in June for more aid, and the Republican-led Senate haven't been able to agree on a plan.

The Senate's Democrats are calling for another special session to seek a compromise.

Heating bills are forecast to be significantly higher than last winter and a severe burden for retirees and working poor families.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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