JOURNAL ARTICLE

House Strips PBS, NPR of Funds as Trump Vows More DOGE Bills.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wasson, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the significant cuts to federal funding for public television and radio in the U.S., marking the end of a 50-year funding period. The House approved a $9 billion spending cut package, which includes a $1.1 billion reduction in public broadcasting funds, following a Senate vote. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports PBS and NPR, will lose all federal funding starting October 1, potentially threatening the survival of smaller rural stations. The legislation has sparked debate among lawmakers, with Republicans arguing that public broadcasting has become biased, while defenders warn that the cuts will harm local media access for communities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186755172
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