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Advocate's Plea for Public Broadcasting Funding Ignored

7/7/2025

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John Goodge passionately reached out to Rep. Pete Stauber, advocating for vital federal funding for public broadcasting via the CPB. Although Stauber initially showed support, he later voted for drastic cuts, alleging bias in public media without proof. Goodge's disappointment underscores the crucial role NPR and PBS play in delivering fair and essential news.

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John Goodge passionately reached out to Rep. Pete Stauber, advocating for vital federal funding for public broadcasting via the CPB. Although Stauber initially showed support, he later voted for drastic cuts, alleging bias in public media without proof. Goodge's disappointment underscores the crucial role NPR and PBS play in delivering fair and essential news.