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Tell Congress: Protect Public Media Funding. Act now.

A proposal to claw back funds for public media has already passed the House of Representatives. Montana Public Radio and stations across the country receive critical federal funds to strengthen our work. The Senate could vote on the proposal in the coming days. To add your voice in support of Montana Public Radio visit Protect My Public Media.

House Sends Jobless Benefits Bill to Bush

Published January 7, 2003 at 10:00 PM MST

The House passes a measure to provide additional unemployment benefits to jobless Americans. The bill offers another five months of federal unemployment benefits. The bill is on its way to President Bush, who had urged Congress to act quickly to extend benefits. NPR News reports.