Proposed Budget Cuts for Public Broadcasting http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4712467&ft=1&f=4712467 The House reverses a $100 million, or 25 percent, proposed spending cut for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The proposed spending decrease accompanied controversy over CPB Chairman Kenneth Tomlinson's charges of liberal bias in public broadcasting. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Proposed Budget Cuts for Public Broadcasting http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4712467&ft=1&f=4712467 House Restores $100 Million for CPB A solid majority of the House votes to restore $100 million in funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Despite that vote, the House has eliminated more than $100 million designated for CPB in other funds for digital technology and children's programming. Also Thursday, former Republican National Committee co-chair, Patricia Harrison, is named president and chief executive of the CPB. Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4716837&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4716837&ft=1&f=4712467 A solid majority of the House votes to restore $100 million in funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Despite that vote, the House has eliminated more than $100 million designated for CPB in other funds for digital technology and children's programming. Also Thursday, former Republican National Committee co-chair, Patricia Harrison, is named president and chief executive of the CPB.

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]]> The Future of Public Broadcasting Who should pay for public broadcasting? As Congress considers cuts in funding for public radio and television, some supporters as well as critics say public broadcasters might be better off without government money. Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4714315&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4714315&ft=1&f=4712467 Who should pay for public broadcasting? As Congress considers cuts in funding for public radio and television, some supporters as well as critics say public broadcasters might be better off without government money.

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]]> CPB Meets to Discuss 2006 Budget The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors meets Tuesday and will hear a presentation for the fiscal year 2006 budget. The meeting comes as the CPB's chairman faces critics who say he's injected politics into public broadcasting. Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4712194&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4712194&ft=1&f=4712467 The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors meets Tuesday and will hear a presentation for the fiscal year 2006 budget. The meeting comes as the CPB's chairman faces critics who say he's injected politics into public broadcasting.

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]]> CPB Chairman's E-Mails Cite White House Authority The authority of the White House was invoked in decisions being made at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting by its chairman, according to e-mails obtained by NPR. The chairman, Kenneth Tomlinson, has repeatedly denied accusations that he has attempted to politicize the agency. Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4711531&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4711531&ft=1&f=4712467 The authority of the White House was invoked in decisions being made at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting by its chairman, according to e-mails obtained by NPR. The chairman, Kenneth Tomlinson, has repeatedly denied accusations that he has attempted to politicize the agency.

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]]> Public Broadcasting Board to Pick New President The board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting meets this week to select a new president. Several people familiar with the process say one finalist is expected to be Patricia Harrison, an assistant U.S. Secretary of State. She's also a former co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4710432&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4710432&ft=1&f=4712467 The board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting meets this week to select a new president. Several people familiar with the process say one finalist is expected to be Patricia Harrison, an assistant U.S. Secretary of State. She's also a former co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee.

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]]> New Budget for CPB The House Appropriations Committee approved a tightly drawn budget for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Part of the budget entails trimming funds now but spending more in 2008. Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4707441&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4707441&ft=1&f=4712467 The House Appropriations Committee approved a tightly drawn budget for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Part of the budget entails trimming funds now but spending more in 2008.

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]]> Inquiry Targets Possible CPB Ties to Lobbyists Melissa Block talks with Stephen Labaton of <EM>The New York Times</EM> about an investigation into payments made to Republican lobbyists retained by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. According to Labaton, the CPB has said for many years that it's not allowed to hire lobbyists to push for measures. Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4706676&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4706676&ft=1&f=4712467 Melissa Block talks with Stephen Labaton of The New York Times about an investigation into payments made to Republican lobbyists retained by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. According to Labaton, the CPB has said for many years that it's not allowed to hire lobbyists to push for measures.

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]]> Congress Looks to Cut Funding for Public Broadcasting House Republicans have put funding for public broadcasting on the chopping block. They say their action isn't related to ideological concerns. The move comes at a time when public broadcasters are confronting allegations of liberal bias. Fri, 10 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4698411&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4698411&ft=1&f=4712467 House Republicans have put funding for public broadcasting on the chopping block. They say their action isn't related to ideological concerns. The move comes at a time when public broadcasters are confronting allegations of liberal bias.

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]]> Public Television Executive Argues Against Political Meddling In a speech at the National Press Club, PBS President and Chief Executive Officer Pat Mitchell declared the importance of independence from political influence for public broadcasters. Mitchell said CPB's drive to bring "balance" to PBS and NPR is unjustified and unwise. Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4665085&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4665085&ft=1&f=4712467 In a speech at the National Press Club, PBS President and Chief Executive Officer Pat Mitchell declared the importance of independence from political influence for public broadcasters. Mitchell said CPB's drive to bring "balance" to PBS and NPR is unjustified and unwise.

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]]> CPB Moves Spark Tensions in Public Broadcasting The chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting -- which supports PBS, NPR member stations and some programs -- says there's need for more on-air balance between liberal and conservative views. The appointment of two CPB ombudsmen and content analysis of a PBS news program have caused concerns about political interference among public broadcasters. Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4659805&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4659805&ft=1&f=4712467 The chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting -- which supports PBS, NPR member stations and some programs -- says there's need for more on-air balance between liberal and conservative views. The appointment of two CPB ombudsmen and content analysis of a PBS news program have caused concerns about political interference among public broadcasters.

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]]> CPB Seen Tightening Grip on Public Broadcasting Congress created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to encourage programming alternatives to commercial media. In April, the CPB board chair ousted its president and CEO and appointed two ombudsmen, leading some to ask whether government officials intend to exert tighter control over the news on public television and radio. Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4623596&ft=1&f=4712467 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4623596&ft=1&f=4712467 Congress created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to encourage programming alternatives to commercial media. In April, the CPB board chair ousted its president and CEO and appointed two ombudsmen, leading some to ask whether government officials intend to exert tighter control over the news on public television and radio.

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