Friday, February 13, 2009

Funding for Arts Restored to House Stimulus Package

Good news!

Today the House of Representatives voted 246 to 183 to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bill includes $50 million in direct support for arts jobs through the National Endowment for the Arts and language that would have prevented museums, theaters, and arts centers from receiving stimulus funds was removed.
-Americans for the Arts

Many thanks to all those who wrote their congressman in support of the arts. And a special thank-you to those who've been advocating for the arts.

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