No snacks for thrifty PBS board

How bad is the economy? So bad that treats for PBS board members are disappearing. At the meeting today in Arlington, Va., Chairman John Porter quipped to the board, "Symbolic of the careful work being done on the budget, there will be no snacks at break time. We're doing every single thing to make certain the budget is as tight as possible." Board members didn't go hungry, as lunch was indeed provided. Also announced at the meeting, good news for stations: PBS dues will remain at fiscal 2009 levels for FY10.