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Big Bird made five times in merchandise sales alone than what he received in government grants. In 2011, Sesame Workshop brought in over $122 million in revenue, not including government grants. Government funding makes up only 6% of their budget. A loss of government funding would certainly not mean the end of Big Bird.

Politicians should keep their bickering stupidity out of Sesame Street.

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