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Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
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“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
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“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
Pat Harrison visited the Hill to explain why public media deserves federal support.
Past votes may indicate how legislators weighing in on CPB’s appropriation will address the White House’s proposed end to federal funding.
Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.
Attendees at the APTS Public Media Summit gave a preview of their talking points.
The bill also would allow the FCC to give stations extensions past the 39-month repacking deadline.
The requested $25.7 million in funding for RTL remains unresolved and will be taken up in separate legislation.
The Senate is expected to vote on the legislation Monday.
Public broadcasters say Ryan has always been willing to hear from them despite his feelings about federal funding of the system.