Augusta, Maine – Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced its closure thanks in part to Susan Collins:

CPB’s closure will negatively impact national and local public broadcasting outlets across the country, and hinder people’s ability to get news, especially in rural areas. According to reports, “about 12% of Maine Public’s funding comes from federal dollars awarded through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.”

Maine Democratic Party spokesperson Tommy Garcia:
“Make no mistake: Susan Collins shares the blame for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting closure, and any negative impacts to news coverage in Maine. Collins had multiple opportunities to leverage her power and stop Republicans' devastating cuts but she instead stood by, cosigning her party’s toxic agenda – just like she always does."

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