00:00The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to President Donald Trump's plan to cut billions of dollars intended for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
00:11The rescission package that slashes previously approved funding comes as a part of Trump's plan to drastically cut federal spending.
00:19On this vote, the yeas are 216. The nays are 213. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, a motion to reconsider is laid on the table.
00:36Pursuant to the adoption of House Resolution 590, the Senate amendment to H.R. 4 is considered as agreed to.
00:46The package would slash just over $1 billion intended for public broadcasting, including funds assigned to the National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
00:57It will also cut almost $8 billion for foreign aid programs, including many designed to help countries where drought, disease and political unrest endure.
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