Art Info 3 weeks ago

Arts Policy: Obama Stacks Arts and Humanities Committee With Bold-Faced Names

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last July, President Barack Obama raised eyebrows when he hired actor Kal Penn, best known for his role in the stoner-humor Harald and Kumar movies, as a liaison to the arts and Asian-American and Pacific Island communities in the... Full Article at Art Info

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  1. I was very hard on him and I would never deny that ... I felt very much like a lot of weight rested on my shoulders.
    Kate Winslet – Kate Winslet SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 weeks ago
  2. The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it.
    Michelle Obama – Michelle Obama SOURCE: The Telegraph 3 weeks ago
  3. This important budget increase recognizes the essential role the arts play in our lives, schools and communities
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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 28: President Barack Obama (4-R) watches a basketball game with his mother in law Marian Robinson (3-R), First Lady Michelle Obama (2-R) and daughter Sasha Obama (R) at George Washington University November 28, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  2. President Barack Obama, from left, watches a college basketball game between George Washington University and Oregon State with mother-in-law Marian Robinson, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
  3. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha (2nd L)and Malia, gives a thumbs up after welcoming the official White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Malia Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama and Marion Robinson hand out food at Martha's Table November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: President Barack Obama (2L) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) greet Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh (2R) and his wife Gursharan Kaur in the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  6. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: State Department Protocol Officer Tanya Turner (R) listens while First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at a preview for tonight's State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 18: First lady Michelle Obama smiles while speaking in the East Room of the White House November 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted women of the U.S. military for tea.
  8. DENVER - NOVEMBER 16: First Lady Michelle Obama meets with students at South High School on November 16, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. She planned to share personal stories, discuss her career and answer student questions during the visit.
  9. US First lady Michelle Obama waits to deliver remarks at an event on the difficulties older women face in the health insurance market in the East Room of the White House in Washington on November 13, 2009.

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