The Hill: The House on Thursday passed a bill to defund NPR, a measure strongly opposed by the White House but one Republicans say will save taxpayer money.
The GOP-backed measure, which will be sent to the Senate, passed 228-192. One Republican voted present, and seven voted against the bill. No Democrats supported it. [MORE]
Does anyone believe for one second that this bill will make it past the Senate or Obama's veto pen? Honestly, the Republican leadership is overdosing on symbolism. If they are dead serious about cutting NPR's funds then they have to include this bill with something the Democrats cannot say no to.
I think the problem with the GOP establishment is that they simply do not believe that things have changed since 2008. There is growing support in the nation that there is too much on our plate and cuts will have to be made. However, unless the GOP starts clearly explaining how dire our financial situation is and then act accordingly, the American public could easily slip back into believing that cuts can wait.
Enough with the symbolic gestures, get to getting.
Via: Memeorandum
Via: The Hill