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Republicans in Congress are trying to zero out funding for public radio and television in the upcoming budget. Now more than ever, it is vital that the corporate media not have a monopoly on our airways.
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WE WILL NOT LET THIS STAND: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed H.R. 1076 ( 228 to 192 ) to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of federal funds to acquire radio content.
The measure, which is unlikely to pass in the Senate, would allow public radio stations to use federal money for operating expenses but not to buy programming content from NPR.
URGENT: PICK UP YOUR PHONE RIGHT NOW & DIAL 202.224.3121. Tell your Congressperson that they need to stand strong today against the Republicans' plan to defund NPR & PBS. Then click 'LIKE' after you call so we know how many calls were made—finally click 'SHARE' so we can spread the word!
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House Republicans are holding an emergency meeting of the Rules Committee on Wednesday to take up legislation that would block funding to NPR in the wake of James O'Keefe's hidden camera prank on the news organization.
With the first legislative hearing on banning BPA just hours away, please consider adding your voice to another one of Progressive Oregon’s campaigns on behalf of the public good. http://bit.ly/eucMUY
On Tuesday, the Senate Environment Committee is holding its first hearing this session on banning BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups and infant formula cans. Tell them to stand up to the chemical industry lobbyists and protect our children from this toxic chemical.
BIG BREAKING NEWS: “You know, an awful lot of conservatives listen to NPR. It provides a very valuable service. Should we maybe think about a reduction in that? Again, I think the sacrifice is going to have to be shared by NPR as well as others. But I think total elimination of funding is probably not the wisest thing to do.”
-Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss (GA)
The main topic in the interview of Saxby Chambliss by Denis O’Hayer of WABE (90.1FM) on Friday was the U.S. senator’s involvement in a deficit reduction
Now this is a headline to ‘LIKE’!
Cutting funding for public broadcasting would kill jobs in small communities across the country, according to Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.
"Big Bird needs to be pushed out of the nest."
-- Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), quoted by the Wall Street Journal, on his push to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting.
NPR President and CEO Vivian Schillers ouster did little to placate budget cutters and public radios critics on Capitol Hill, who still want to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Another reason love to public broadcasting - Ken Burns! Want to keep Ken Burns' documentaries on the air? Then please contact Oregon's senators to save PBS: http://www.ProgressiveOregon.com/SaveOPB
In the midst of the Great Depression, our government managed to fund some of the most enduring and memorable documentaries, photographs, art and dramatic plays this country has ever produced. Our need for such cultured and civilizing influences is no less urgent now.
FACT OF THE DAY: Providing public broadcasting services to Burns, Oregon costs eleven times as much as what it costs to reach Portland.
House Republicans are in for a surprise if they intend to dish some payback to liberal parts of the nation by eliminating federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which conservative politicians have...
I bet support is even higher in Oregon!
69% of Voters Against Eliminating Funding for Public Broadcasting
TESTIFY TUESDAY: Please take a moment right now to change your Facebook status to this:
"I love public broadcasting because (state your reason here). That is why I petitioned Oregon’s senators to save federal funding for public radio and television: http://www.progressiveoregon.com/SaveOPB. If you feel the same, please join me and add your name."
The House just voted to zero out federal funding for public radio and television. Now it is up to Senators Wyden & Merkley to say “NO DEAL” to any budget that ends (or severely cuts) federal support for public media.
'Share' this really cool infographic and then contact Oregon's senators to save PBS: http://www.ProgressiveOregon.com/SaveOPB
DO IT FOR MR. ROGERS: In 1969, Mr. Rogers saved public broadcasting when he testified in the Senate to stop huge cuts to the program proposed by President Nixon. Fred Rogers passed away on this date, 8 years ago. In his honor will you ask Oregon’s Senators, Ron Wyden & Jeff Merkley, to save public television and radio?
http://www.ProgressiveOregon.com/SaveOPB
SNEAK PEAK: Before we sent this out to the entire Progressive Oregon email list, I first wanted to share it with all of you on Facebook. Our goal of 2,011 signers is much bigger than anything we have done in the past—I hope I did not set the bar too high! http://www.ProgressiveOregon.com/SaveOPB
The House just voted to zero out federal funding for public radio and television. Now it is up to Senators Wyden & Merkley to say “NO DEAL” to any budget that ends (or severely cuts) federal support for public media.
YOU are amazing! Since the House voted to ZERO out funding for public broadcasting our fan membership has increased 5X! Thank you … we will need all of you new folks to win back funding in the Senate. Please stay tuned...
Happy Presidents Day! Would you please SHARE these words from LBJ on Facebook today?
“Our Nation wants more than just material wealth; our Nation wants more than a "chicken in every pot." We in America have an appetite for excellence, too … While we work every day to produce new goods and to create new wealth, we want most of all to enrich man's spirit.”
SUNDAY STORYTIME: Tell us why public broadcasting is important to you.
UPDATE: We now believe the House will vote on the bill that eliminates funding for public broadcasting either late today or tomorrow. Please keep up the calls!
Rather than lowering our society's intellectual bar, public broadcasting challenges us to be engaged. It inspires America to be smart.
Must read editorial in the Daily Astorian today!
There’s little doubt that the federal budget will need to be cut.
Pass it on: Call Congress at 202-224-3121 to save funding for public media!
“At this critical time when we need to keep America competitive by maintaining a better grip on our nation's finances, we also must continue to provide resources for families of young children whose circumstances are under severe economic or other hardships."
Please sign our petition: http://www.progressiveoregon.com/SaveOPB
Read a letter from Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop.
Damn right!
THE worst recession in 80 years and a bloated deficit means the federal government has to cut its spendy ways. But budget cutting is best done with a surgical knife, not a billy club.
The vote on public broadcasting funding will be very soon, please sign our petition to save federal support for OPB today!
http://www.progressiveoregon.com/SaveOPB
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) 3rd District, speaks out in support of federal funding for public broadcasting on February 11, 2011.
P.S. Please also 'like' and then 'share' this video so we can spread the word.
"Most of our television news programs are dominated by fluff pieces, celebrity gossip, and the latest political talking points regurgitated in endless cycles over the 24/7 cable networks ... CNN may have had a few good weeks with wall to wall coverage of events in the Middle East, but when things cool down we are still left with Parker/Spitzer."
The other night on I watched a really excellent PBS Frontline investigative report on the dangerously under-funded state of affairs in our medical examiner offices across the country. The implications for justice are huge: with inexperienced, underfunded, often elected coroners filling this role
Have you signed yet? http://www.ProgressiveOregon.com/SaveOPB
Republicans in Congress just announced they would try to zero out funding for public radio and television in the upcoming budget.Now more than ever, it is vital that the corporate media not have a monopoly on our airways.
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