Congress needs to start serving the public good
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I was appalled to read about the further cuts to PBS and NPR proposed by Congress [“$115-Million Cut in Public Broadcasting Clears Panel,” by Matea Gold, June 8]. Whatever happened to government serving the public good?
Instead, all this Congress wants to do is create war, restrict civil liberties and provide tax cuts to the rich. Shameful!
CINDY MEDIAVILLA
Culver City
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