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Public media stations around the country are waking up to a new reality.
The House of Representatives voted late in the night to pull back 1.1 billion dollars in spending on public broadcasting over the next two years.
As NPR's David Fokinflick reports,
the move taken solely with Republican votes means Congress has severed bonds stretching back more than five decades.
The federal money typically provides 1 or 2% of NPR's funds,
but 10% for public radio stations and 15% for PBS and public TV stations.
Conservatives have sought to strip away funding for public media before claiming it shows liberal bias.
President Trump targeted public broadcasting as part of a larger assault in the media and made it a test of loyalty for him.
Public broadcasting officials had promised to fight to the end but won over just two GOP lawmakers in the House late Thursday night.
Executives say some stations may consolidate or be forced to close, especially in rural areas.
Others foresee cuts.
For now, expect pitches seeking financial support.