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Legislative Update
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Thomas L. Birch
August 11, 2006

Legislative Update

Congress Stalls on 2007 Funding Bills: While the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have moved ahead with drafting the money bills for the coming 2007 fiscal year, the word from Capitol Hill is that none…
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Executive Director's Column
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Jonathan Katz
August 11, 2006

Executive Director's Column

Public policy makers and arts managers the world over are challenged to sustain those artists and arts organizations whose mission is grounded in live performance and actual objects, but not pop culture. This task is…
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Did You Know?
August 11, 2006

Did You Know?

Positive Outlook for the Artist Labor Force National labor market conditions improved in 2005 and continued the three- year trend of rising employment. Total civilian employment jumped from 139.3 million in 2004 to 141.7 million…
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Frequently Asked Questions
August 11, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How many states offer multi-year funding to grantees? Answer: Thirty-four state arts agencies currently employ multi-year funding strategies. General operating support and arts education are the grant categories most often organized in this way,…
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