Bitter Cold Grips America: Why Washington’s Energy Failures Threaten Your Winter

America is shivering through one of the harshest winters in years, with millions of families enduring freezing temperatures that have led to power outages, canceled work and school days, and soaring utility bills. According to a recent AP-NORC poll, nearly six in ten U.S. adults report being personally affected by extreme cold weather or winter storms over the past five years—a marked increase from previous surveys.Is Washington Ignoring the Real Costs of Extreme Cold?Consider Chris Ferro from New York, whose pipes froze for the first time in 15 years — putting his rental properties at risk and delaying essential repairs....