House to debate defunding NPR

House Moves Toward Defunding NPR


The House on Thursday moved to proceed to debate on a bill that would block federal funding for National Public Radio.

The passage of the rule for the bill to cut NPR funding comes one week after the resignation of NPR fundraiser Ron Schiller, who came under fire for making controversial remarks about the tea party. The rule passed by a vote of 236-181.

NPR Executive Director Vivian Schiller, who is not related to Ron Schiller, was also fired in the wake of the incident, which drew sharp criticism from Republicans and conservative activists.