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- iHaveNet.com: Politics
by Paul Bedard
Liberal groups, pubic radio, and TV stations and fans of Big Bird and All Things Considered are girding for a huge fight with House Republicans over a
"They probably think that no one will notice these cuts in the midst of so many others. But the millions of listeners and viewers who rely on public broadcasting for Sesame Street, All Things Considered, and independent journalism will notice," said MoveOn.org in an urgent E-mail just sent out. "We need to tell Republicans that cutting off funding was unacceptable last time they were in charge, and it's unacceptable now," said MoveOn.
"Some say that there is no longer a need for federal support for public broadcasting. Others believe it's one of the worthiest places to invest federal dollars. More importantly, though, is what you think," said a notice from
Republicans have long sought to cut public radio and TV funding, claiming that the stations that receive the money are hostile to conservative politics. They also claim that commercial stations deliver equally fair and balanced news.
Liberals see a conspiracy to shut them down.
"Extremists in
MoveOn has started a petition drive. Here's their pitch just received by Whispers:
Dear MoveOn member,
I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
With Republicans back in charge of the
The Republicans just released their budget proposal, and it zeroes out funding for both
They probably think that no one will notice these cuts in the midst of so many others. But the millions of listeners and viewers who rely on public broadcasting for "Sesame Street," "All Things Considered," and independent journalism will notice.
We need to tell Republicans that cutting off funding was unacceptable last time they were in charge, and it's unacceptable now.
Add your name to the petition to save
http://pol.moveon.org/nprpbs?id=26078-9793050-Dr3Ksux&t=4
The petition says: "
Thanks for all you do.
-Daniel, Amy, Michael, Wes, and the rest of the team.
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