The NPR is urging the Members Bureau to contact members of Congress as the Trump administration is stepping up efforts to withdraw federal funds from public broadcasting.
The memo sent Monday is something not expected on April 28th in response to a White House plan report to send a retirement package to Capitol Hill this week, with a poll likely taking place in the week of May 5th.
“In preparation, we are raising the timeline for all stakeholder communication,” a note first obtained by the New York Times. “NPR’s policy and varsity team have drafted a new template for the activation of station and glass stop stakeholders. We ask for a deadline of May 2 to deliver these letters to lawmakers. We ask for your board members, community advisory, station volunteers, key supporters, community partners, business leaders, and contact them to work with your station.
The White House urges Congress to cut federal funds for NPR, PBS
NPR is urging the department to contact members of Congress as the Trump administration is seeking to withdraw federal funds. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR asked the station to notify the national headquarters when a letter was sent to lawmakers and asked if the station would receive a response.
“We are coordinating with public media protection and will provide immediate details on activating PMPM advocates. On-air scripts are currently available through the PMPM Partner Portal.
“I highly recommend that council members meet with your council members this week because they are likely still in your district during the current break.”
NPR did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Fox News Digital.
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GOP lawmakers have spoken out about their efforts to cut NPR’s federal funding against allegations of leftist bias. (istock)
Earlier this month, President Donald TrumpBudget Director Russ Vought drafted a memo asking GOP lawmakers to cut the $1.1 billion allocated to the company for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and drafted the $8.3 billion allocated to USAID.
“From day one, the Trump administration has targeted waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending through enforcement actions, Doge reviews, and other efforts by departments and agencies. Congress has expressed a strong interest in supporting those efforts and has requested that the administration be sent to the Hill for Swift’s approval.
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The note continued. “The OMB recommends that the administration respond with two proposals to cut $9.3 billion, including the withdrawal of unnecessary foreign aid spending (of $22 billion) that will not expire in 2025 (FY).
In March, NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger testified before the House Doge subcommittee, burned over alleged political bias by Republican lawmakers as media executives defended federal funds.
National Public Radio (NPR) CEO Katherine Maher and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Paula Kerger was burned by GOP lawmakers over allegations of political bias. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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In response to Vought’s note, Kerger has alarmed about the negative impact it will have on PBS to lose federal funds
“The ongoing efforts by Congress to withdraw public media funding will disrupt the critical services PBS and local member stations provide to Americans,” Karger wrote in a shared statement. Fox News Digital.
“There’s nothing more than PBS. Our work is possible due to the bipartisan support we’ve always received from Congress. This public-private partnership allows millions of children to prepare themselves for success in school and life, and also supports rich and inspiring programs of the highest quality,” she continued. “Retracting these funds will destroy the important role they play at PBS member stations and especially at small, rural stations that rely on federal funds for most of their budgets.
“We are proud to highlight the real issues, individuals and places ignored by the commercial media. We look forward to showing our values to Congress over the past 50 years, in order to maintain our organization and services, and to maintain something strong and important,” Carger said.
