Minnesota Republican leaders for increased heating aid

While Minnesota Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty flew around his state yesterday talking helpful energy policy, North Dakota Governor John Hoeven sat and did nothing about heating aid issues facing this state. The article from The Forum today best explains Pawlenty's stance. Although some Democrats in Minnesota don't think it is enough, it is encouraging to many.

Pawlenty touts energy help

By Dave Roepke
The Forum
Published Friday, November 11, 2005

Though November has been mild, daunting heating bills are right around the corner.

To counter natural gas costs expected to be 40 percent higher than last year, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty spent Thursday discussing his energy assistance plans.

At press conferences in Moorhead, St. Paul and other cities, Pawlenty said the state has struck a deal with major gas suppliers making it more difficult for utilities to cut off residential heat this winter.

“Minnesotans need and deserve to have heated homes,” the governor said.

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