Rep. Dan Goldman Slams GOP's 'Shortsighted' Rescissions Package Targeting Public Broadcasting

Opposition to the Rescissions Package

• 🎯 Rep. Dan Goldman rises to speak against President Trump's reckless and stunningly shortsighted recisions package.
• 💡 The amendment specifically targets the elimination of federal funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB), which includes PBS and NPR.

Impact on Local Communities

• ⚠️ This is not about cutting waste; it's a complete defunding that will disproportionately harm local public television and radio stations.
• 📡 These stations rely on federally funded infrastructure for disseminating life-saving emergency alerts.
• 📰 They serve as a crucial source for local news and educational programming, especially in underserved areas.

Broader Implications

• 🚨 The infrastructure is essential for disaster response and emergency preparedness, with 20 states listing NPR in their emergency plans.
• 🗣️ Goldman criticizes the move as caving to Donald Trump's thin skin and inability to deal with facts, rather than supporting constituents.
• 📰 He emphasizes that this is an attack on the First Amendment and the freedom of the press.
• ✅ The amendment presents another opportunity for Republicans to oppose Trump's attack on accountability and prioritize their constituents.