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Art Cannot Be Compromised During Tough Times

By N.Y. Dem Rep. Louise Slaughter - 05/20/06 05:18 AM ET
We can't allow the arts to be first on the chopping block when budgets get tight. Artistic endeavors provide five million jobs per year, generate over $130 billion in economic activity, and help our children to learn in the classroom. An investment in the arts is an investment in America.


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