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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.

Bush Budget Would Bring Record Deficits

Published February 5, 2008 at 6:45 AM MST

President Bush sent his $3.1 trillion budget to lawmakers on Monday. If it passes, federal projects in the coming year will be paid for the way some consumers are told to buy appliances: No money down.

The budget includes a deficit of $400 billion even though spending is essentially frozen on many domestic programs. The plan includes big increases for the Pentagon and homeland security, however.