The board acknowledged that with the institution closed, it would be virtually impossible to seek government or foundation grants, most of which are tied to specific public-service programs.

While the public-service programs, news, radio and programs currently on-air are free, drama, entertainment, and current-affairs programs are not.

At one point, he bragged that 75 percent of CBS's time was devoted to public-service programs.

Weekday mornings included a block of public-service programs.

In fact, it is one of the best public-service programs you are likely to see.

Aberdeen is a regional training center for Americorps, which places the volunteers in about 400 new and existing public-service programs.

This is because of NZ On Air's requirement for public-service programmes across all channels and stations, instead of being put into one single network.

He also produces his own public-service programs and talk shows using Russian immigrants.

He helped originate the Gulf Coast Congressional Report, a public-service program giving a local view of Capitol politics.

Some are taking a more conservative tack, turning him into the centerpiece of public-service programs that emphasize the fight against AIDS.