Brace Yourself!
Friday, June 17, 2005 - 04:15 PM
Monday morning we finally tackle the ruckus emanating from Capitol Hill and the CPB. Undoubtedly, many of you have received email forwards about this, or heard WNYC President Laura Walker's radio spots about it.
The short short version is this: a House committee has passed a spending bill that would cut funding for public TV and radio (including streams that reach WNYC) by about half. Supporters of the cuts say America should have other budget priorities. Opponents see an idologically-driven plot to starve NPR, PBS, and other public broadcasters.
Next monday morning: WNYC President Laura Walker explains how the cuts could affect this station. Although money from the government is only a small part of WNYC's budget, effects would be felt here.
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