The White House has formally requested Congress to revoke over $1 billion in approved funds for public broadcasting, specifically targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This funding supports NPR, PBS, and local stations nationwide. The rescissions package, which also aims to cut $8.3 billion in foreign aid, must be approved by Congress within 45 days. The administration argues that federal funding supports 'biased' outlets, although the actual federal contribution represents a small portion of the stations' budgets. Rural stations are particularly vulnerable as federal funds are crucial for their operations.
The White House's request to revoke over $1 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting risks jeopardizing the operations of NPR, PBS, and local stations.
The request formally calls for rescinding funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which the administration claims supports 'biased' outlets.
If Congress does not approve the rescissions package within 45 days, the government is bound to allocate funds as originally designated.
Republicans arguing against public media funding emphasize that with internet access, taxpayer dollars should not support outlets they perceive as biased.
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