4 h. ago Senate debates package that would cut foreign aid and public media funding

The Senate debates the clawing back of previously approved funding for foreign aid and public media — as Democratic lawmakers object. A final vote in the Senate is expected by Thursday.

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11 h. ago Senate to debate Trump's $9B clawback bill after dramatic late

Trump's $9 billion rescissions package is advancing despite a trio of Republican defections. It targets foreign aid and public broadcasting funding.

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15 h. ago Senate set to debate cuts to NPR today. And, the effects of tariffs on inflation

The Senate voted yesterday to advance debate on a package to claw back funds allocated for public broadcasting and foreign aid. And, a report shows inflation increased in June.

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17 h. ago Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight

Threats to $140 million in funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses comes as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling

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20 h. ago Senate Votes to Advance Trump’s $9 Billion Cuts to Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds

The vote to take up legislation to rescind $9 billion in congressionally approved funds suggested that Republicans would bow to the president’s wishes in the simmering fight over spending powers.

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22 h. ago Alaska legislators urge US senators to protect funding for public broadcasting, as bill advances

Alaska legislators urge US senators to protect funding for public broadcasting, as bill advances  News From The States

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23 h. ago Murkowski opposes effort to claw back federal funding, including for Alaska public radio stations

Murkowski opposes effort to claw back federal funding, including for Alaska public radio stations  Anchorage Daily News

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23 h. ago Murkowski among 3 Senate Republicans opposing Trump effort to claw back federal funds for public media and more

Murkowski among 3 Senate Republicans opposing Trump effort to claw back federal funds for public media and more  Anchorage Daily News

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24 h. ago Senate Advances Trump Clawback of Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds

The vote to take up legislation to rescind $9 billion in funds Congress has already approved suggested that Republicans would bow to the president’s wishes in the simmering fight over spending powers.

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29 h. ago Cato Institute's Jeff Miron says it's wrong for the government to fund public media

The Senate is debating whether to halt funding for public media, which could be devastating for some stations. The libertarian Cato Institute makes the case for why the funding should be pulled.

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34 h. ago Mayor Adams Loses Another Round in Bid to Receive Public Matching Funds

The New York City Campaign Finance Board rejected Mayor Eric Adams’s request for millions of dollars from the city’s generous matching-funds program.

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41 h. ago How public broadcasting funding cuts would impact one rural Indiana station

As Congress debates whether to pull back all federal funds it has already committed to public broadcasting, NPR and PBS station officials in rural areas are watching closely.

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48 h. ago Alaska stations warn of impacts as US Senate prepares to vote on cutting public media funding

Alaska stations warn of impacts as US Senate prepares to vote on cutting public media funding  Anchorage Daily News

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57 h. ago Coast Guard's Alaska region gets new commander and name amid funding surge

Coast Guard's Alaska region gets new commander and name amid funding surge  Alaska Public Media

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59 h. ago Public Broadcasters Brace for Vote on Sharp Funding Cut This Week

At the urging of President Trump, Congress is expected to vote on whether to cut $500 million per year for public radio and TV stations.

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5 d. ago PBS station singles out GOP senators in contentious public broadcasting funding battle

Republican officials criticized PBS Kansas for running an ad asking viewers to contact senators about preserving funding, as the Senate prepares to vote on public media funds.

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6 d. ago Southwest Washington voters to decide on library funding in August special election

Southwest Washington voters to decide on library funding in August special election  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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8 d. ago D.C.’s freestanding public toilets out of order after funding is flushed

D.C.’s freestanding public toilets out of order after funding is flushed  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago State Superintendent of Public Instruction to fund Imagination Library of Washington

State Superintendent of Public Instruction to fund Imagination Library of Washington  KIMA

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2 w. ago Superintendent of Public Instruction to fund Imagination Library of Washington

Superintendent of Public Instruction to fund Imagination Library of Washington  TacomaWeekly

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