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FCC chairman launches probe into NPR, PBS over alleged airing of commercials

The person in charge of the Federal Communications Committee, on Wednesday, to find out whether the message aired by the taxpayers funded by a broadcaster provided by a broadcaster to “cross the line”. I notified the institution.

“I am worried that NPR and PBS broadcasts may violate federal law by broadcasting commercials,” FCC chairman Brendan Kerr wrote a letter to both sides. I did it. According to NPR

A 46 -year -old CARR explained that his specific concerns were related to the NPR and PBS membership companies' underwriting.

“As long as these taxpayers are used to support the efforts of profit or commercial ads, it will continue to fund NPR and PBS with taxpayers dollar. The FCC boss continued, saying, saying every case. ”

The car has told the broadcasting station that he share his survey with Congress. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

The car has plans to share the survey with parliamentarians.

Catherine Maha, the highest executive officer of NPR, has denied that the organization's underwriting message violates federal regulations.

“I'm convinced that programming and underwriting composition reviews will be confirmed to confirm NPR compliance with these rules,” said Maher. “We have been working with FCC for decades to support non -profitable educational broadcasting stations that provide important information, educational programming, and emergency warnings in the United States.”

Paula Carger, the head of PBS, said that PBS welcomed the FCC to be based on advertising restrictions.

“PBS is proud of the non -profitable education programming provided to all Americans through membership stations,” Kerger states in a statement:

The head of NPR claims that the organization's underwriting spot does not violate federal regulations. Timon -Stock.adobe.com
The head of PBS said she welcomed the investigation. Mojahid Mottakin –Stock.adobe.com

Conservatives have long been sought to reduce government funds to NPR and PBS over accusations that their news reports are biased.

Representative Scott Perry (R -PA.) -The co -sponsor of the No Propaganda Law introduced in Congress in December last year, “You broadcast partially funded NPR and PBS”. He claims that he cannot continue to use it, and he earns a hard time to promote the best political agenda for Americans.

In April last year, President Trump informed that it would support the reduction of public broadcasting stations.

“I don't have any NPR funds anymore. He wrote about the true society.” They are liberal fake information machines. Not $ 1 !!! “

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