Congress
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.
System/Policy
Watch CPB’s CEO testify before Congress
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Pat Harrison visited the Hill to explain why public media deserves federal support.
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How key committee members in Congress have voted on pubmedia funding
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Past votes may indicate how legislators weighing in on CPB’s appropriation will address the White House’s proposed end to federal funding.
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As power shifts in Washington, pubcasting has allies in key posts
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Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.
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Station leaders share their pitches for members of Congress
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Attendees at the APTS Public Media Summit gave a preview of their talking points.
Quick Takes
Congressman proposes more cash for spectrum repack after auction
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The bill also would allow the FCC to give stations extensions past the 39-month repacking deadline.
Quick Takes
Senate passes bill reauthorizing Ready To Learn
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The requested $25.7 million in funding for RTL remains unresolved and will be taken up in separate legislation.
System/Policy
House approves education bill that would reauthorize Ready To Learn
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The Senate is expected to vote on the legislation Monday.
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New House Speaker Ryan has track record of opposing funds for public broadcasting
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Public broadcasters say Ryan has always been willing to hear from them despite his feelings about federal funding of the system.