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Jan 3, 2012
Slaughter Celebrates Arts Advocacy Day
WASHINGTON (April 5, 2011) – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus today released the following statement made to supporters of the arts who had traveled to Capitol Hill for Arts Advocacy Day.
Jan 3, 2012
Slaughter Says Stand Up for the Arts on the 50th Anniversary of Kennedy’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011) – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28), co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, today issued the following statement on the 50th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address. In a speech we still celebrate today delivered in 1961, Kennedy said, “Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.” In Slaughter’s district alone there are 1,229 arts-related businesses employing 15,864 individuals. Slaughter said, “President Kennedy was an ardent supporter...
