NPR, which was heavily criticized by conservatives for its controversial firing of news analyst Juan Williams last month, is now under attack in the House. Today House Republicans brought a proposal to eliminate taxpayer funding for NPR. While NPR maintains only 1 to 3 percent of its $166 million budget is funded by taxpayers, other sources estimate the number is anywhere from 4 to 25 percent. YouCut, an anti-government spending program started by House Republicans, says ending NPR’s federal funding could save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars – money that they say should not go to what they consider a partisan news organization. With Democrats in control of the House, the vote has little chance of succeeding - but if it does go down Republicans are expected to renew their charge in January. Should NPR continue to receive federal support?
Guests:
Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer, DC Bureau
Bill Davis, President and CEO of Southern California Public Radio