US EditionSen. Susan Collins Votes Against Trump Bid to Cut Back on Government Spending
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – The Senate's $1.1 billion reduction targets 1,500 public stations, risking emergency alert services for rural and Native communities, sources say nearly half of states rely on public media for alerts.
- In a late-session vote, lawmakers approved the bill after 2 a.m. Thursday, with a 51-48 margin, to claw back $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- An executive order by President Donald Trump urged the CPB Board to cease funding for NPR and PBS alleging partisan bias, while previous orders targeted public broadcasting.
- Maher warned in a CBS News interview, `defunding this is a real risk to the public safety of the country`, citing emergency response concerns.
- Local stations face steep shortfalls, with Margaret McConnell reporting that more than 50% of their budget comes from federal funds.
- The measure returns to the House for final approval before heading to the president’s desk, with a midnight Friday deadline to prevent cuts from expiring.
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