President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Jane Chu as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts
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Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History
Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Jane Chu as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
President Obama said, "Jane's lifelong passion for the arts and her background in philanthropy have made her a powerful advocate for artists and arts education in Kansas City. She knows firsthand how art can open minds, transform lives and revitalize communities, and believes deeply in the importance of the arts to our national culture. I'm proud to nominate her as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts."
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