Rep. Pramila Jayapal strongly opposes President Trump's proposal to reclaim billions previously allocated for foreign aid and public broadcasting, arguing that these funds are vital for global health and safety. She points to significant humanitarian consequences, citing estimates that over 300,000 lives have already been lost due to cuts in USAID humanitarian assistance. Additionally, both PBS and NPR leaders express concern that these budget cuts would harm local stations, particularly in rural areas, emphasizing that such measures represent an attack on press freedom. The rescissions request requires Congress to act within 45 days.
The funding that this rescissions package is cutting is critical to the health and safety of people around the world.
The attack on public broadcasting is a direct attack on free press in this country.
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