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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Public Broadcasting in the Cross Hairs

    Republicans in Congress have de-funded public broadcasting, and the cuts include $94 million the Corporation for Public Broadcasting gives to public radio stations, which then help to fund NPR. Two embarrassing incidents have made NPR's struggle to get the money restored more difficult than it had to be.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Republicans in Congress have de-funded public broadcasting, and the cuts include $94 million the Corporation for Public Broadcasting gives to public radio stations, which then help to fund NPR. Two embarrassing incidents have made NPR's struggle to get the money restored more difficult than it had to be.

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    4 of 4
    Hearing on Radical Islam Prompts Local Outcry
    1. 0:00Sardine Die-off
    2. 5:52Terrorism and Stereotyping in Southern California
    3. 19:56Will Illinois' Direction on the Death Penalty Impact California?
    4. 25:47Public Broadcasting in the Cross HairsYou’re reading this
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