Re: Restore Funding for Local Public Media Stations (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Well, unsurprising.  Admittedly, government-funded public is pretty
pro-capitalist and centrist, but it's better than Fox News or even MSNBC,
which just ignore or gloss over stories altogether.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:15:51 -0800 (PST)
 >
 >  > From: "Senator Alex Padilla" <http://www.padilla.senate.gov/~Senator_Padilla>
 >  > Date: 17 Nov 2025 10:38:50 -0500
 >  > 
 >  >  Dear Mrs.,
 >  > 
 >  >  Thank you for writing to share your support for protecting federal funding 
 >  >  for public media. I appreciate hearing from you.
 >  > 
 >  >  As you may know, the Rescissions Act of 2025 (Public Law 119-28), 
 >  >  introduced by Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), was signed into law by President 
 >  >  Trump on July 24, 2025. This law rescinded all funding for the Corporation 
 >  >  for Public Broadcasting (CPB)&mdash;over $1 billion dollars&mdash;through 
 >  >  September 2027. I strongly oppose any attempts to reduce or eliminate 
 >  >  funding for public media. That is why I voted against this law, which 
 >  >  passed the Senate by a vote of 51 to 48.
 >  > 
 >  >  Revoking federal funding for public media will deprive NPR and PBS stations 
 >  >  of a significant portion of their funding and have severe consequences for 
 >  >  millions of Americans. CPB is the steward of federal funding for public 
 >  >  broadcasting and the largest single source of funding for public radio, 
 >  >  television, and related services. Public broadcasting provides news and 
 >  >  information that keeps tens of millions of Americans up-to-date with 
 >  >  current events. Local public television and radio stations also provide 
 >  >  essential public safety functions, serving as platforms for alert and 
 >  >  warning systems. They enrich the lives of our children through acclaimed 
 >  >  programs like Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers&rsquo; Neighborhood , which 
 >  >  serve not only as forms of entertainment but also as educational resources. 
 >  >  Generations of Americans have benefitted from the diverse array of 
 >  >  programming available from public broadcasting services.
 >  > 
 >  >  As a Unites States Senator, I will continue to be a strong advocate for 
 >  >  public media. That is why I signed a letter requesting a two-years advance 
 >  >  appropriation of $535 million dollars for CPB in Fiscal Year 2028.
 >  > 
 >  >  Please know that I appreciate hearing your perspective on this issue, and I 
 >  >  will keep your thoughts in mind as I work with my colleagues to restore 
 >  >  funding for public media.
 >  > 
 >  >  Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any other questions or 
 >  >  comments, please call my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3553 or visit 
 >  >  my website at  padilla.senate.gov 
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 >  > 
 >  >  Sincerely,
 >  > 
 >  >  Alex Padilla
 >  >  United States Senator image