CultureBot as always keeping us apprised of the mood swings of our insightful, and/or feckless government representatives. 

U.S. Senate to Art World: Drop Dead!

And a quick link to try and do something about it.

http://capwiz.com/artsusa/issues/alert/?alertid=12612041

I'm sure you know that NY Arts is a large part of the economy, no just directly, it also drives other moneys into the economy by attracting visitors to other entertainment services such as dining and hospitality.

This makes the entertainment sector one of the most effective trickle down investments.

And though it's usually a sad point the fact that arts salary are comparatively low means that these workers are at high risk during an economic downturn, and that moneys invested to maintain there jobs will also have one of the highest re-investment rates into the local economy.

This pure economic need of those employed in the arts; in addition to the cultural, educational, and general standard of living arguments makes support for the arts through an economic slowdown very important.  
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