Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The chief executive of PBS said Thursday that the company was cutting 15% of its workforce due to an elimination of federal funding of public broadcasting.
There were 34 people laid off Thursday, and with the elimination of vacant positions and the loss of a federal grant, it means more than 100 jobs were lost.
PBS Chief Executive Paula Kerger said the organization has lost 21% of revenues.
"In this unprecedented moment we remain focused on what matters most: ensuring our member stations can deliver quality content and services to communities across America," a PBS spokesperson said.
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