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Corporation for Public Broadcasting
``` Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1995 17:42:30 EST From: hkklein@MIT.EDU To: << various lists >> Subject: ACTION ALERT: PBS/CPB Recission ACTION ALERT I. CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING RECISSION SCHEDULED II. WHAT YOU CAN DO III. STATES WHOSE REPRESENTATIVES SERVE ON THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE IV. SAMPLE LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS I. ACTION ALERT - CPB RECISSION SCHEDULED The House Appropriations Committee has scheduled a recission hearing for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for next Thursday, January 19. Recission is a reduction in already appropriated funds. We understand that the Committee hopes 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 email to their Members of Congress. A list is below of states whose Representatives serve on the House Appropriations Committee.
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II. WHAT YOU CAN DO We are asking you to participate as part of an information campaign to educate and introduce the new legislators and yes, our own communities, to the value of public television and radio and the many ways in which they serve all Americans. 1. Write, phone, fax, e-mail your Senators and House Representatives For more information on how to reach them or to find out who represents you, call Congressional Information at 202/224-3121. Congressional e-mail addresses can be found at gopher site gopher://una.hh.lib.umich.edu/0/socsci/poliscilaw/uslegi/conemail 2. In your letter and/or conversations: a. Mention that you live and/or serve constituents in that district of the Senator or Representative's district or state. b. Cite local public TV and/or radio activities or programs that you have benefited from. c. Inquire on the legislatorUs stance on supporting public broadcasting. Let us know what you find out by calling 612/225-9035 or e-mailing us at itvs@maroon.tc.umn.edu. 3. Identify and ask four friends or family members (or more) to voice their support for this effort. You may copy these materials or call ITVS and we'll send them this information. As you are in touch with other interested people on this issue, write down their phone or fax number to create a network for breaking information. Call us at ITVS to let us know that you are acting as a local point-person. 4. Contact and stay in touch with us and/or other media organizations and stations. If you have questions or comments, please donUt hesitate to call ITVS. There are several people here who can help you identify local resources, supply information, or connect you to activities in your area. Our phone number is 612/225-9035. Our e-mail address is itvs@maroon.tc.umn.edu. If you are interested in subscribing to our electronic listserv, which can give you information and updates about the pending activities described here, send us an e-mail message explaining your interest and ideas, and weUll put you on. Thank you for your support. Each one of our voices, raised in unison, combines. Together, we can make a difference...indeed, it is the only way we
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III. STATES WHOSE REPRESENTATIVES SERVE ON THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: John Porter (R-IL) Chairman C.W. Bill Young (R-FL) Henry Bonilla (R-TX) Ernest Jim Istook (R-OK) Dan Miller (R - FL) Jay Dickey (R-AR) Frank Riggs (R-CA) Roger Wicker (R-MS) David Obey (D-WI) Louis Stokes (D-OH) Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Nita Lowey (D-NY) Other Key names and addresses for you to phone, fax, or e-mail. Rep. Newt Gingrich House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-1006 202-225-4501 fax: 202-225-4656 e-mail: georgia6@hr.house.gov Rep. John Porter House of Representatives Washington, DC 20525-1310 202-225-4835 Rep. Jack Fields House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-4308 202-225-4901 Sen. Bob Packwood Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-3702 202-224-5244 TDD: 202-224-7520 Sen. Larry Pressler Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-4101 202-224-5842 fax: 202-224-1630 TDD: 202-224-8279 e-mail: Larry_Pressler@pressler.senate.gov Rep. Richard Armey House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 202-225-7772 fax 202-225-7614 Phone numbers for these and other Reps/Sens can be found by calling Congressional Information at 202/224-3121. Please remember to let us know how your efforts are going.
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IV. 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 donUt 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 that is not seen, and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Public television and radio have created and broadcasted a wealth of excellent programmingQeducation, culture, public affairsQthat is free from the commercialism that is so pervasive on network and cable. The elimination (or even a 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 to sell products. Where else can we see programs that so clearly benefit our families and our communities? Where else can we find Sesame Street, nature programs, how-to shows, presentations of cultural excellence and thought 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 nationUs 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 attention on this pressing issue. I look forward to your reply on this matter. Sincerely, ```
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