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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1995 21:50:20 -0700
From: Ned Bobkoff <[log in to unmask]>
To: Multiple recipients of list THEATRE <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: NPR/PBS ACTION ALERT!
ACTION ALERT
The following memo was received from NAMAC.
This is nothing less than an attempt to stifle the exercise
of free and open discussion. PLEASE PASS IT ON.....
The House Appropriations Committee has scheduled a recission
hearing for the Coropration for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for
this Thursday, January 19. Recission is a reduction in already
appropriated funds. We understand that the Committee hope to
finalize a bill by the end of January. It is unclear whether the
focus will be entirely on FY 1995 funding or if FY 1996 and 1997
funding will also be discussed.
All interested parties should increase their efforts to generate
mail, faxes and e-mail to their Members of Concgress. Use the
sample letter below as a template for your correspondence. A list
follows os states whose representative serve on the House
Appropriations Committee:
PHONE FAX
*John Porter (R-IL) Chair 202/225-4835 202/225-0157
*C.W. Bill Young (R-FL) -5961 -9764
*Henry Bonbilla (R-TX) -4511 -2237
Ernest Jim Istook (R-OK) -2132 -3792
Dan Miller (R-FL)
Jay Dickey (R-AR) -3772 -8646
*Frank Riggs (R-CA) -3311
Roger Wicker (R-MS)
David Obey (D-WI -3365 -
Louis Stockes (D-OH) -7032 -1339
Steny Hoyer (D-MD) -4131 -4300
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) -4965 -8259
Nita Lowey (D-NY) -6506
* moderate republicans especially need to hear from their conti-
tuencies.
For additional phone numbers call: Congressional Information at
202/224-3121
SAMPLE LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS
January 1995
Honorable (name of Representative or Senator)
House of Representatives OR U.S.Senate
Office address (not necessary if you don't know it)
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman/woman OR Senator___________
I am writing to express my concern about the future of Public
broadcasting in our nation. This vital and valuable entity has
served us for nearly three decades, with a rich and diverse array
of programming --education, culture, public affairs--that is free
from the commericalism that is so pervasive onnetwork and cable
television.
The elimination (or even cutback) of federal support for the
Corporation for Public Broadcasting will destroy intelligent
alternatives like local public stations, PBS, NPR, whose primary
purpose is to provide programs, not sell products. Where else can
we find Sesame Street, nature programs, how-to-shows, presenta-
tions of cultural excellence and throught provoking perspectives
like the American Experience?
Public television and radio has been a mainstay in my life
(family) for a long time, and of the use of my tax dollars, this
is one of the very few from which I reap direct daily benefit.
Our nation's leaders have a moral obligation to maintain this
natural resource.
As a member of your constituency, I insist that you keep public
broadcasting public by the continued funding of the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting.
Thank you for representing your community in Congress, and for
your attnetion on this pressing issue. I look forward to your
reply on this manner.
Sincerely,
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