Please call your Senators and save Public Broadcasting.

The package to claw back billions in federal funds Congress already approved for foreign aid and public broadcasting programs must pass the Senate and the House by Friday, under an obscure presidential budget law used to circumvent the filibuster. It got a boost when Senate Republicans appeared to have resolved sticking points related to a key global health initiative and rural radio access.

Three GOP senators joined Democrats in voting against advancing the package: top Senate appropriator Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. The final tally for both votes was 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie breaking votes.

The Senate is set to reconvene Wednesday morning for debate on the bill before proceeding to a marathon voting session on amendments, expected to start in the afternoon, followed by a final vote. It’s not yet clear when a final vote will take place.

I'm an elderly widow who lives in a rural area and NPR, especially, is a lifeline for my neighbors and me. It broadcasts all night long to keep us aware of what's happening and helps maintain our sanity. Cell phone towers go out in strong winds, but that broadcast beacon comes through to our battery-powered radios.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senate-clears-key-procedural-hurdles-on-trump-doge-cuts-as-deadline-looms/ar-AA1IGCOT