Low-income households

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2007 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved an International Development Association (IDA) financing of US$100 in support of the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation project in Ethiopia. This IDA financing includes a credit1of US$65 and a grant of US$35 million.    » read more »

Renews Call for Passage of Charter

April 24, 2007 -- To raise awareness of Connecticut’s uninsured, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today proclaimed this week Cover the Uninsured Week and renewed her call for passage of her Charter Oak Plan to offer affordable health coverage to uninsured adults.    » read more »

Leaders Feel Program Has Enhanced Access for Children, but Believe Quality Standards Should Be Incorporated

New York City, April 23, 2007—As the debate over reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) heats up in Washington, a new survey of leaders in health policy and health care finds that large majorities feel the program has been successful in increasing access to health care for low income children (71%) and in reducing the rate of uninsured, low-income children (65%).    » read more »

Highlights accomplishments and pledges continued support for assistance

Apr. 20, 2007 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry today visited residents of College Park and Ascension colonias in El Paso, and spoke about the importance of ensuring adequate living conditions for all Texans.    » read more »

Governor, Congressional Delegation Try to Stave Off Cuts to Oregon's Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program

April 17, 2007 -- Salem – Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and members of Oregon s congressional delegation have urged the Bush administration not to carry out its plan to slash funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the federal Weatherization Assistance Program.    » read more »