National Public Radio is ramping up its fundraising efforts during its first day without federal funding and an uncertain future ahead with a GOP-controlled Congress .
Congress clawed back federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in July, citing unflattering coverage of the Trump administration and bias against Republicans. The so-called rescindal of taxpayer dollars kicked in with the start of the fiscal year on Wednesday.
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“Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding.