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NPR and PBS are a crucial part of our lives. In some rural areas, NPR is a lifeline for folks living there. It is one of the very few sources of news these days that is unbiased and so informative. My children grew up with the children’s programming on PBS, as have millions of Americans. And I watch so many of their amazing series and learn so much from programs such as NOVA. Their period dramas are in a class of their own. What a loss it will be for the nation if Congress cuts off their funding. Their programming has informseducates and entertains What a loss it will be for the nation if Congress cuts off their funding. Their programming has informed, educated and entertained generations of Americans. And with the rising cost of streaming services, public broadcasting is free, making it accessible to all. Please vote no on the bill to cut funding to our beloved public broadcasting system. Clear NPR and PBS are a crucial part of our lives. In some rural areas, NPR is a lifeline for folks living there. It is one of the very few sources of news these days that is unbiased and so informative. My children grew up with the children's programming on PBS, as have millions of Americans. And I watch so many of their amazing series and learn so much from programs such as NOVA. Their period dramas are in a class of their own. What a loss it will be for the nation if Congress cuts off its funding. Its programming has informed, educated and entertained generations of Americans. And with the rising cost of streaming services, public broadcasting is free, making it accessible to all. Please encourage your colleagues to vote no on the bill set to cut funding to our public broadcasting system. It is a national treasure.