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flag NPR's Edith Chapin resigns amid Congress's decision to cut funding for public broadcasting.

flag NPR's chief news executive, Edith Chapin, announced her resignation Tuesday, following Congress's decision to cut federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. flag Chapin, who informed NPR CEO Katherine Maher of her decision two weeks earlier, plans to leave in September or October. flag Despite the funding cuts, NPR relies on less than 2% of its funds from the government, with member stations receiving an average of 8% to 10% federal support. flag Chapin emphasized the importance of maintaining balanced reporting.

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