House Approves $9.4 Billion Funding Cuts Targeting NPR, PBS, and Foreign Aid
The House narrowly passed a $9.4 billion rescissions package, cutting funding for NPR, PBS, and foreign aid, amidst bipartisan concerns over the implications.
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Overview
- The House voted 214-212 to approve a $9.4 billion rescissions package, cutting funds for NPR, PBS, and foreign aid as requested by President Trump.
- Republicans argue the cuts are necessary to eliminate wasteful spending, while Democrats warn of potential harm to global health and public broadcasting.
- The package includes a $1.1 billion cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, raising concerns about the future of local public media outlets.
- The vote saw four Republicans join Democrats in opposition, highlighting divisions within the GOP regarding the funding cuts.
- The Senate is expected to debate the bill later this summer, with uncertainty surrounding its fate amid bipartisan criticism.
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Emphasizes proposed cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding by House Republicans.
"The vote is a win for Trump and his billionaire former advisor, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency project that all but eliminated the U.S. Agency for International Development."
USA TODAY"The House on Thursday narrowly approved a $9.4 billion package of cuts that includes a massive $1.1 billion cut to public broadcasting over the next two years — putting public media stations one step closer to a devastating blow, especially in rural areas of the country."
Chicago Sun-Times"The package now heads to the Senate, where it isn’t subject to the 60-vote threshold, meaning Republicans can pass it along party lines."
NBC News"The House of Representatives put the future of the public broadcasting ecosystem in doubt, as they voted to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for the next two fiscal years."
Deadline"The looming federal funding cuts to public television and radio would overwhelmingly gut outlets in states won by President Trump in 2024, according to a new congressional report."
CBS News"Republicans are characterizing the spending as wasteful and unnecessary, but Democrats say the rescissions are hurting the United States' standing in the world."
ABC News"The association representing local public television stations warns that many of them would be forced to close if the Republican measure passes."
Associated Press"The package would cancel $9.4 billion appropriated by Congress, looking to make permanent some of the Department of Government Efficiency's spending cuts."
CBS News"The House of Representatives is expected to approve legislation Thursday to claw back two years of federal funding for public media outlets."
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The funding cuts could lead to significant financial difficulties for many NPR and PBS stations, particularly those with high dependency on federal funding. Some stations may have to cut staff or programming to stay operational, while others could face closure within a short period.
Republicans argue that the cuts are necessary to reduce wasteful spending and align with President Trump's requests.
The bill has been approved by the House but still needs to be debated and voted on by the Senate later this summer.
The cuts could potentially harm global health initiatives and other foreign aid programs, as Democrats have warned of the potential negative impacts on these areas.
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