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White House Seeks $1.1B Cut to Public Broadcasting

6/5/2025

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The White House's recent request to Congress to cut $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding has sent shockwaves through local stations like KVPR, risking crucial programming and emergency services. With just 45 days for Congress to act, NPR and PBS leaders are rallying public support to fight against these devastating cuts.

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The White House's recent request to Congress to cut $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding has sent shockwaves through local stations like KVPR, risking crucial programming and emergency services. With just 45 days for Congress to act, NPR and PBS leaders are rallying public support to fight against these devastating cuts.