KSUT will broadcast an interview with Colorado Senator Michael Bennet Thursday at 2:30. The Senator will join KSUT’s Rob Rawls for a conversation about the budget crisis and imminent government shutdown. We’re hoping to get his perspective on the status of funding for public broadcasting. Please join us.
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
Three amendments have been introduced in the U.S. Senate with the goal of eliminating all funding for public broadcasting. These amendments to the Small Business Act Reauthorization (S. 493) were filed by Senator Tom Coburn (OK), Senator Jim DeMint (SC) and Senator Rand Paul (KY) in an attempt to put the Senate’s position on public broadcasting on the record. We cannot allow these amendments to attract support and threaten funding vital to your local public radio and television stations.
Votes on these amendments could occur as early as this week.
In Colorado, please call Sen. Mark Udall (202) 224-5941 and Sen. Michael Bennet (202) 224-5852. In New Mexico, please call Sen. Jeff Bingaman (202) 224-5521 and Sen. Tom Udall (202) 224-6621.
When talking with your Senators or leaving a message with their staff, make these points:
• I understand that S. 493, the Small Business Act Reauthorization, has three amendments filed that would eliminate funding for public broadcasting.
• I urge the Senator to oppose these amendments and any other attempts to eliminate funding for public broadcasting.
• The majority of public broadcasting funding goes to local public radio and television stations. This essential public service is too important to eliminate.
Yours is the most important voice in the debate in Washington about the future of public broadcasting. Thank you for standing up to defend this vital public service.
For more information sign up for 170millionamericans.org.
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
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Join KSUT Friday afternoon at 1:06 following NPR headline news for a discussion about federal funding for public broadcasting. KSUT’s Bruce Campbell and Rob Rawls will be joined by NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard for an informative conversation about efforts in Washington to defund public broadcasting.
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
March 16, 2011 – In less than 48 hours the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 1076, legislation that would prohibit NPR from receiving any federal funding and prohibit local public radio stations from using federal funding to acquire ANY radio programming.
Can you imagine your local radio station without Morning Edition, Marketplace, All Things Considered, This American Life, The Tavis Smiley Show, StoryCorps, A Prairie Home Companion, Talk of the Nation, Car Talk, On Being, The Splendid Table, or Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me?
If H.R. 1076 becomes law, many local public radio stations, particularly those in rural areas, would have difficulty continuing to provide the news, public affairs, and other high-quality programming millions of Americans rely on every day.
Even if you have recently called, this direct threat to public radio requires renewed action. Urge them to oppose H.R. 1076 when it comes to the floor for a vote this Thursday.
Here are some talking points when making your call:
- I support NPR and their programming which millions of Americans listen to every day.
- I support my local public radio station and want them to have the freedom to choose programming to best serve my community’s needs.
- I strongly urge you to oppose H.R. 1076
In Colorado call Rep. Scott Tipton: 202-225-4761
Submit an e-mail via his website: tipton.house.gov
In New Mexico call Rep. Ben Lujan: 202-225-6190
Submit an e-mail via his website: lujan.house.gov
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
As you know, last Saturday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (H.R. 1), which eliminates federal funding for public broadcasting. Early next week, the Senate will begin work on their version of the bill and it is critical that they hear how important public broadcasting is to their constituents.
In Colorado: Please call Sen. Mark Udall at (202) 224-5941 and Sen. Michael Bennet at (202) 224-5852; in New Mexico, please call Sen. Jeff Bingaman at (202)224-5521 and Sen. Tom Udall at (202)224-6621. Tell them that public broadcasting funding is too important to eliminate.
Federal funding is critical for public broadcasting, allowing local public radio and television stations to provide educational services, in-depth news and public affairs programming, and world-class cultural content. Without the investment of this funding, many public radio and television stations across the country will be forced to go off the air.
It is now up to the Senate to restore funding for what the Roper Poll has found for seven straight years to be Americans’ most-trusted source of news and information, and considered the best use of federal funding after national defense.
Please contact your Senators now and tell them to oppose cuts to public broadcasting funding and urge your friends and family to contact their Senators and join 170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting.
Thank you for your continued support. Your voice is making a difference.
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 early this morning (2/19), which eliminates federal funding for public broadcasting. This is a blow to public radio and television stations across the country and the 170 million Americans who tune in every month.
But we are not giving up.
You have already had a powerful impact in Washington. We heard directly from Members of Congress that the hundreds of thousands of calls and emails in support of public broadcasting have created momentum that may yet save federal funding for this vital public service.
Now the bill heads to the Senate. Send a clear message to Washington: Funding for public broadcasting is too important to eliminate.
What can you do today? Please reach out to your friends and family and encourage them to sign up at 170MillionAmericans.org and at Facebook.com/170Million over the coming week. This is going to be a marathon and we will need as many supporters as possible to prevail in the end.
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting
This is serious folks: The House of Representatives is poised to take action on a bill which includes the likely elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting in the next few days. Take action NOW! Protect public broadcasting, call and tell your representative public broadcasting is too important to eliminate today.
In Colorado call Rep. Scott Tipton: 202-225-4761
Submit an e-mail via his website: tipton.house.gov
In New Mexico call Rep. Ben Lujan: 202-225-6190
Submit an e-mail via his website: lujan.house.gov
Filed under: Federal funding for Public Broadcasting, KSUT programming, NPR programming
Do you ever wonder how shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered
were created? They got their start thanks to an investment of federal tax dollars in public broadcasting. They continue today because of contributions from listeners like you. You can help ensure they will be around for another year with your contribution to KSUT. This is an example of Federal tax dollars initiating a good thing, and the financial support of individual listeners keeping it going. All it takes is your contribution of a few dollars a week, or five or 10 dollars a month.
If you received a renewal notice in the mail, please return it with your annual pledge of support today. You can easily and safely make your contribution right now, online here. We have several thank you gifts for you to choose from, including our new 2011 Member t-shirt, a stylish new travel mug, and Roots and Rhythms Vol. 4 featuring live performances from the KSUT studios.
Spring Fling Early Bird Prize:
On Friday, February 25, we’ll draw the winner for “the Spring Fling early bird prize”, a trip for four to sunny and warm Las Vegas in April, including roundtrip airfare. The trip features: One week at the The Grandview Resort, with their four pools; everything the Las Vegas strip has to offer; and with the desert and Lake Mead at your
doorstep you’ll get a jump start on summer with hiking, biking, climbing and
boating all just minutes away. Your odds of winning are about 1 in 500.
Return your pledge form today or contribute online now here.
Tune-in for our annual on-air Winter fund drive February 28-March 5.
Filed under: economy, Federal funding for Public Broadcasting, KSUT news, KSUT programming, NPR programming
Dear Friends,
Today, funding for public broadcasting is facing its greatest threat ever with budget trimming legislators determined to eliminate most, if not all, Federal financial support. KSUT, along with most other public radio and television stations receives a critical part of its support through Congressionally-appropriated funds managed through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). KSUT receives 25% of its funding from CPB. Cuts, if they happen, will directly affect KSUT’s service and programming.
Over 170 Million Americans engage with public media every month. KSUT is proud to participate in the “170 Million Americans For Public Broadcasting campaign”, and we urge you to do so too. It’s an unprecedented collaboration of public radio and television stations, listeners and viewers throughout the country – all in favor of strong public media. Help us protect this critical resource.
To ensure the quality news and cultural programming you love continues to receive critical Federal support, tell Congress that public broadcasting is too important to cut. Go to 170MillionAmericans.org and sign up today.
This informative website will keep you posted on the situation as it unfolds, and will suggest ways that you can help.
Thank you for taking action on behalf of KSUT.
