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Hillary Scholten: “It provides direct financial assistance to families who are…”

Featuring: Hillary Scholten, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 3

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Press Conference with Congresswoman Hillary Scholten on the Energy Bills Relief Act

Published | Video Starts at 10:02

It rewards utilities for delivering energy more efficiently and at lower cost to consumers. I don't know about you, but this seems like a no brainer. Third, It provides direct financial assistance to families who are struggling to keep up with rising power bills. That's targeted relief in a system where costs have outpaced wages. Fourth, it takes on price gouging. Energy companies should not be prioritizing record profits while families are cutting back on the essentials. (10:02–10:08)

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Asserts that the Energy Bills Relief Act provides direct financial assistance to families struggling with power bills.

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