Robyn B.
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Robyn B.
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Surviving in the South (TX). Pro-science + human/women’s rights + equality. Lifetime learner. Looking for balance; I want to hear ALL sides. Will NOT support misinformation!
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From Senator John Cornyn's office with regards to my email petitioning them NOT to defund NPR and PBS. They might as well have said: "the government no longer wishes to fund the truth."
Dear Robyn: Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding public broadcasting. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue. Public broadcasting has played an important role in providing educational programming and increasing access to information for every American. Local affiliates, in particular, serve their communities by offering content that reflects regional interests and needs. These stations are valuable sources of news, education, and cultural programming that directly benefit the people they serve. However, I am concerned that content produced and disseminated by NPR and PBS has become increasingly biased, which raises questions about their role as publicly funded broadcasters. Public broadcasting should be a trusted source of information, and that trust depends on maintaining journalistic integrity and avoiding partisan narratives. Congress has the responsibility to manage taxpayer funds wisely and to eliminate unnecessary spending. In today's media landscape, where Americans have access to an unprecedented variety of news sources, information platforms, and educational content, we must carefully assess whether continued federal subsidies for broadcasting are warranted. If taxpayers are funding media programming, Congress must ensure that any subsidized content adheres to the highest standards of journalistic integrity, educational value, and political neutrality. I supported the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4), which rescinds $535 million annually in the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's forward-funded appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and passed the Senate on July 17, 2025. This legislation passed the House of Representatives on July 18, 2025, and I look forward to seeing President Trump sign this bill into law. This measured approach is an important step to address our growing national debt. I appreciate having the opportunity to represent Texas in the United States Senate. Sincerely, JOHN CORNYN
July 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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I’m not going to include a link for purchase. Rather, support your local bookstore.
Image of book cover mentioned in the post. Additional text shown: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take it Back.
July 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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From DHS on X (I’m not on the platform). I realize it’s social media, but the biased remarks from government agencies are incredibly harmful.
July 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM