US EditionPublic Media Bracing for Cuts After Congress Claws Back Money
UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Congress approved a $9 billion rescission bill cutting public broadcasting and foreign aid funding amid Republican concerns over Biden administration spending practices.
- Late Thursday night, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a rescissions bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, the second time in over three decades Congress approved such a request.
- Republicans argued the measures would rein in spending, citing the White House budget office's original request for over a dozen account reductions.
- Local media executives cautioned about the cuts, with Paula Kerger, PBS president and CEO, calling it especially devastating to smaller stations and those serving large rural areas.
- Following the House, the Senate passed the bill 216-213, and another $8 billion in foreign aid will be eliminated once President Donald Trump signs the legislation.
- Looking ahead to Oct. 1, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will lose $1.1 billion, while Connecticut Public explores new fundraising campaigns and partnerships.
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