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Federal funding for public broadcasting

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President Donald Trump is continuing his efforts to wind down funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but without success so far. Lawmakers have recommended level funding for CPB despite Trump’s proposals. As Congress continues work on the budget, catch up on what’s happened so far with our reporting, podcasts, commentaries and explainers.

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President Biden’s proposed budget includes $475M for CPB

By Julian Wyllie Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 28, 2021

APTS President Pat Butler called the proposal “a good first step.”

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CPB requests additional $175M in emergency funds from Congress

By Julian Wyllie Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 8, 2020

If CPB receives the funds, it would bring its emergency support from the government to $250 million.

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Trump budget again proposes zeroing out public broadcasting funds

By Julian Wyllie Julian Wyllie, Reporter | February 10, 2020

The proposed budget also seeks to zero out Ready To Learn.

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Two House bills seek to ban federal funds to CPB and NPR

By Dru Sefton Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | June 24, 2019

Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) has once again proposed legislation to defund CPB and NPR.

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House approves $50M hike in CPB support

By Dru Sefton Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | June 20, 2019

Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.

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