Senators Criticize Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid
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Senators from both parties opposed President Trump's proposal to cut federal funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid programs, citing concerns over local station support, bipartisan support for aid programs, and the potential impact on rural communities and children. The proposed cuts, part of a larger $9.4 billion reduction, face legislative hurdles and debate over their legality and implications.
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- Republican and Democratic Senators Denounce Trump's Move to Silence Public-Broadcasting Stations Essential to Many Rural States freepress.net
- Sen. Susan Collins presses Trump’s budget director over foreign aid cuts The Portland Press Herald
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