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The government gave $124.4 million dollars to the arts in fiscal year 2006. Although it seems like a hefty sum, when compared to the entire amount spent in that same year, it only amounts to .0051% of the budget. And this was the amount we spent before the recession. Now the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the government organization for the arts, is in even hotter water because of the spending cuts and possible government shutdown.
According to this New York Times article, Kevin Spacey went to Lobby for the Arts on Tuesday. And as we all know, when a movie star starts to stand for something, then we know it's a big deal. Not only has Mr. Spacey called attention to this, but so has the actors Alec Baldwin and Tim Robbins.
Throughout the Junior Theme process I've been uncovering why the Federal Government has been declining on their spending for the arts. This topic hasn't been seen much in the news, although it has been a problem since the late 30's.My topic has been becoming more relevant throughout the Junior Theme process. Sorta Cool.
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