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HRDC Director Comments on Potential Loss of Federal Funds

March 31st, 2017 by WCBC Radio

In outlining her agency’s financial needs at a recent budget presentation- Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission executive director Courtney Thomas expressed concern with the potential loss of federal funds. The budget submitted by President Trump would cut a total of  five programs currently utilized by the local HRDC.  Those programs include the the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program  and Meals on Wheels. Thomas noted that a third of Allegany County residents- in some way- receives assistance from the HRDC.  She says the level and types of needs have changed in the past ten to fifteen years…





 

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