System/Policy
CPB unveils plan to split $75 million in coronavirus relief funds between public TV and radio
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The emergency funds provide extra assistance to small and rural public stations.
System/Policy
Coronavirus relief bill includes $75M to public broadcasters
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The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.
CPB funding
Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
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A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
System/Policy
CPB president visits Congress to defend threatened funding request
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The appearance was Pat Harrison’s first before the House subcommittee in 10 years.
System/Policy
Public media backers work to counter possible federal budget cuts
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Public broadcasters and their advocates aren’t waiting for President Trump’s initial budget to mobilize support for CPB funding.
System/Policy
Key lawmaker downplays threat to CPB funding
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If the White House is serious about reducing the deficit, its budget will target larger programs, Rep. Cole says.
System/Policy
‘Hill’ report says Trump team adopting proposal to cut federal funds for CPB, NEA and NEH
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The incoming president’s team is using the conservative Heritage Foundation’s budget blueprint as a template for spending cuts.
Programs/Content
‘Old perceptions’ hinder work between CPB and minority consortia, report says
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The report was commissioned by CPB to evaluate operations of consortia members.
Quick Takes
House passes GOP budget zeroing CPB funding
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The spending plan, the House GOP’s blueprint for balancing the federal budget by 2024, now goes to the Democratic-controlled Senate, which is widely expected to defeat it.