Small Gains for Cultural Programs in Bush Budget Plan

[SOURCE: Washington Post, AUTHOR: Jacqueline Trescott]
The small increases for cultural institutions and federal agencies presented yesterday in President Bush's 2007 budget request to Congress will curtail any expansion in new programs. The modest boost will most likely offset inflation but not give enough cushion to try new things. On the other hand, none of the agencies received sizable cuts. Supporters of arts programs were disappointed.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/06/AR200602...
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