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Public Broadcasters Face Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom

Public Broadcasters Face Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom

Public Broadcasters Face Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom Public broadcasting leaders across the United States are sounding the alarm after Congress approved a bill that could eliminate all federal funding for vital programs, including PBS and NPR. The House of Representatives greenlit the measure early Friday morning, following a critical Senate decision on Wednesday to pass $9 billion in spending cuts that target public broadcasting alongside foreign aid. Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, condemned the Senate’s…

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Public Broadcasting Faces Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom

Public Broadcasting Faces Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom

Public Broadcasting Faces Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom Public television and radio stations across the nation are bracing for severe repercussions following a recent Senate vote to eliminate all federal funding for PBS and NPR. This move, a long-sought objective of former President Trump who criticized public media for alleged bias, is poised to devastate rural stations and smaller communities that rely heavily on federal subsidies. PBS CEO Paula Kerger confirmed that stations will be forced into difficult…

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