The Senate has approved a $9 billion rescission package that aims to reclaim already allocated funds for public broadcasting. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting could lose $1.1 billion over the next two years, which will impact NPR, PBS, and other member stations. The vote passed largely along party lines, with most Republicans supporting it and Democrats opposing it. The measure faces further scrutiny in the House. NPR and public television officials expressed concerns about how these cuts could endanger essential services provided by public media.
In a marathon "vote-a-rama" session that lasted into the small hours Thursday, senators introduce numerous amendments, before ultimately voting 51-to-48 to approve the package that includes cuts to foreign food and health programs.
NPR said: "Nearly 3-in-4 Americans say they rely on their public radio stations for alerts and news for their public safety," adding, "We call on the House of Representatives to reject this elimination of public media funding, which directly harms their communities and constituents."
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