7 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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18 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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26 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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32 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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44 h. ago Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?

The Trump Administration has asked Congress to rescind funds for NPR/PBS and Foreign aid. Congress has until the end of the week to approve the cuts.

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51 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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60 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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61 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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2 w. ago Alaska wildlife action plan faces uncertainty as Trump seeks to end grant funding

Alaska wildlife action plan faces uncertainty as Trump seeks to end grant funding  Alaska Public Media

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