The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helped to fund NPR and PBS, is winding down operations because Congress recently terminated its funding. Now, some government officials are turning their attention to funding cuts for an agency that can trace its roots back to the 1960s, the War on Poverty.
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- Congress ended funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, prompting scrutiny of other agencies. 11s
- The Trump administration ordered most Job Corps centers to close, citing financial and outcome concerns. 1m 5s
- A federal judge blocked the closures after a lawsuit by Job Corps students. 1m 27s
- The court found the Department of Labor violated the law in attempting to close the centers. 1m 39s
- Supporters say Job Corps helps at-risk youth gain skills and avoid poverty and crime. 2m 12s