Kinder calls for special session
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder has called for a special session of the state legislature to pass a heating assistance bill for low income households.
Gov. Matt Blunt issued this statement about the request today.
"Just this week we saw the first frost, a sure sign that winter is just around the corner and a looming reminder to some that higher heating bills will soon be added to their burden," Blunt said. "This is one of the reasons Lt. Gov. Kinder’s call for a Special Session has gained support from a number of community groups who want to help seniors and other vulnerable citizens stay warm this winter. In response to his call, following next week’s election I will visit with House and Senate leaders to discuss the Special Session Lt. Gov. Kinder has proposed. We will carefully consider the request, the availability of funds, and the anticipated demand. I have said before, and I know Lt. Gov. Kinder agrees, no one should have to choose between heating their home or paying for food or other necessities."
For the last three years, Blunt has recommended heating assistance bills, which the legislature has passed
Comments (2)
1:05 a.m., Oct. 31, 2008
mo blues said:
The flack is that the timing of this is all about political posturing and not about the best interests of senior citizens. If Kinder were truly concerned, he would have made headways about this 3 months ago not now. Kinder continues to be wrong for Missouri.
7:21 p.m., Oct. 29, 2008
MO Senior Advocate said:
You have to admire Peter Kinder for consistently going to bat for Missouri's senior citizens. His opponent has given Kinder a lot of flack for proposing heating bill assistance for seniors, which is incredibly callous. Peter Kinder is right for Missouri.