Hi James,

Senate Republicans are planning to vote next week on an unpopular bill that would approve the Trump Administration’s cuts to vital programs. This bill would:

• Cut $1+ billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the non-profit that provides funding for NPR and PBS. This cut will hit small, rural, and community broadcasting particularly hard.
• Cut $8 billion from US global assistance, including funding for the government’s lifesaving HIV/AIDS relief program, UNICEF, child vaccination, and more.

Since this funding was already approved by Congress, passing this bill would also threaten *all* future government funding agreements by setting the precedent that one party can reverse anything that a bipartisan majority approves.

Fortunately, this bill has drawn some concern from Senate Republicans. Specific foreign aid programs have long enjoyed bipartisan support, and senators know their rural constituents rely on public broadcasting for things like emergency alerts.

So there’s a real chance to stop these funding cuts and protect important programs that inform the public and save lives here in America and around the world.

Public Citizen, Free Press, Our Revolution, Popular Democracy, Partners in Health, Coalition for Human Needs, and Health GAP are hosting a virtual town hall on Monday ahead of the Senate vote.

At the town hall, you’ll learn about the real impacts of the cuts from directly affected people, experts (including Rep. Jim McGovern), and on-the-ground video.

And you’ll have an opportunity to make your voice heard and pressure senators to vote *NO* when this bill comes up for a vote.

Join the online town hall — Monday, July 14, at 7:00 PM ET (4PM PT) — to learn more about Republicans’ plans for devastating budget cuts and what you can do to stop them.

When we organize, we win!

Our Revolution