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"The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has become a target of some of the Republican leadership in congress. It has long been a target of certain conservative groups either opposed to government funding of the arts as such or opposed to certain manifestations of that funding, such as performances or works of art considered obscene by the critics. In the Senate, Senator Jesse Helms has been a leading voice against the agency. A number of newly elected congressmen are bent on pushing through various conservative issues now that Republicans are in charge of Congress for the first time in four decades. However, the division over the NEA is not simply a case of right versus left, and there are arguments for and against government funding of the arts on both sides of the political spectrum.

The National Endowment for the Arts and the National ..."

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"The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has become a key funding source for all kinds of artistic endeavors across the country. For many it has been a savior at the taxpayers' expense; for others, an ill-conceived bureaucracy that should never have been created. However, it has survived and if Congress has its way it will continue to do so, but at a more controlled level. The purpose of this report will be to discuss the state of the arts in America as it relates to the NEA and the government's right to insert itself in the grand selection process by placing restrictions on what artists can do. In other words, government could be determining what is art and what isn't art, a situation causing much consternation among those in and outside of the arts. And, if government does have the right, what does this mean for the art world?"

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"The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is responsible for funding many art projects throughout the United States. Recently, controversy has arisen concerning the group's funding of what right-wing fundamentalists consider "pornographic" art. As reported by NEA chair John Frohnmayer: "A dozen arts professionals in Seattle were informed that 'political realities' make it likely I will have to veto some grants recommended by the Endowment's peer panels.". These "political realities" come in the form of protests from people like Pat Robertson and Senator Jesse Helms who feel the NEA has recently funded some artists' works depicting what they consider "obscenity."
The NEA has funded many worthwhile projects in communities all over the country, for example, orchestras performing Brahms and Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." However, shows exhibiting..."

Abstract
This paper argues that government support for the arts can have a negative impact on artists, audiences and market sectors. It discusses the problem of the government considering artistic merit based on the artist's ideology. The author also mentions the role of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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"Should governments control public funding in order to shape the arts world addressing diverse audiences and determining not only what art events are offered but also who should attend. Opinion on this issue is divided ..."

Tags:Arts, Government support, National Endowment for the Arts

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The writer relates that every week, in these United States, it is estimated that roughly 200 Americans are diagnosed with a disease that slowly destroys their quality of life and their denies them the pursuit of happiness (Schoenstadt, para.1): that disease is Multiple Sclerosis and it is possible that there are people in this audience who have loved ones who suffer at the hands of this disease. The writer asks the audience to donate to a worthy cause so that we can reduce the number of Americans who suffer at the hands of a disease that punishes before it destroys. The writer asserts that the donation you make will assist in medical research, mentoring programs on the effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), aid to current victims of MS, who are unable to afford the attention needed to combat such a hellacious disease, and aid in the MS advocacy efforts in order to get governmental support.

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"Every week, in these United States, it is estimated that roughly 200 Americans are diagnosed with a disease that slowly destroys their quality of life and their denies them the pursuit of happiness (Schoenstadt, para.1): that disease is Multiple Sclerosis and it is possible that there..."

Tags:multiple, sclerosis, charity

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This paper investigates the activities of various groups that bring crafts, writing, drama, dance, fine arts, and music to prisons. One of the groups mentioned is "The Prison Creative Arts Project" from the University of Michigan, which holds exhibitions for prisoners' art, which they even sell. Another is the "Geese Theatre Company", a team of specialized theater practitioners, taking drama to prisons and probation services centers. The National Endowment for the Arts' program for juvenile offenders is also brought up. The paper explains how these programs constitute "art-therapy" and how they benefit prisoners, both in prison and once they are released. It also looks at the school arena, recommending programs like these for the prevention of juvenile offenses. The paper includes a glance at the costs of these programs and at the opinions of opponents to the programs.

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"Other people have had that question too, and it seems they have done something about it. They organize different groups, and take the arts crafts, writing, drama, dance, fine arts, and music to the prisons, hoping to make some sort of difference in the prisoners' lives. One of these groups, the Prison Creative Arts Project, from the University of Michigan, does just that. They hold exhibitions for prisoners' art, which they even sell. The prisoners just love this, because it is a chance to "prove" themselves, and to let people actually see who they are."

Tags:Prison Creative Arts Project, Geese Theatre Company, juvenile, offenders, "

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In this article, the writer describes the rule of Charlemagne, his consolidation of an empire in Western Europe, and his association with the arts, law and the Church.

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"Charlemagne was one of the greatest leaders of the Middle Ages. He presided over the transition from a classical civilization to a medieval civilization and helped introduce what would become a European civilization during his year rule. Charlemagne was a great warrior and an efficient administrator who was known for his patronage of the arts the Church and education. The Reign of Charlemagne Charlemagne was one of the most powerful and influential figures of the Middle Ages. Born around ..."

Tags:Charlemagne, the arts, the Middle Ages

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The paper discusses how because of the horrendous acts of September 11, 2001, the United States developed a strategic plan to protect its infrastructure from further attack through the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT). The paper argues that this "strategy" is a valiant effort to combat those who would harm the United States through terrorist acts, and although the strategy has some significant strengths, there are many weaknesses as well that must be addressed.

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"Because of the horrendous acts of September 11, 2001, the United States developed a strategic plan to protect its infrastructure from further attack through the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT). This "Strategy" is a valiant effort to combat those who would harm the United..."

Tags:terrorism, national, security

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The formation of a national federal reserve for the U.S. Army was a slow process; it took many events and a few wars to establish and develop the U.S. Army Reserves as we know it today. This paper examines events from the Spanish American War of 1898, which led to the Dick Act of 1903, and two World Wars, and shows how the Army Reserve has been shaped and molded into an enduring legacy of military power.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
War with Mexico
The First American War
Reconstruction and Industrialization
Military Reform
The First World War
Between the Wars
Preparing to Fight
World War II
The Korean War
The Turbulent 60's
The "Total Force" Goes to War

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"The first call for this new Army Reserve came in 1916 as a result of tensions between the United States and Mexico. The National Defense Act of 1916 established the Officers Reserve Corps, the Enlisted Reserve Corps and the Reserve Officers Training Corps. One year later in 1917, the initial Reserve organization, the Medical Reserve Corps merged into the Officers Reserve Corps. On April 6, 1917, America entered World War I. By the end of June 1917, there were 21,543 officer reservists and 35,000 enlisted reservists. Obviously, the contribution of the Reservists cannot be overstated. "

Tags:Militia, units, civil, war, foot, cavalry, Upton, National, Defense

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In this article, the writer looks at the threat the new national security regime poses to Canadians. In particular, the writer reviews the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Agency of Canada (PSEPC) and looks also at the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) with an "eye" towards assessing the ways in which these organizations can be said to be infringing upon the privacy of Canadians and whether this infringement is justifiable. In addition, the writer looks at the Canadian Constitution and how the new security regime has the potential to derogate section 7 and 8 privacy guarantees unless Canadian judges are vigilant in ensuring that the reasons for any surveillance are compelling and satisfy the "reasonable limitations" standard established in section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In the end, the writer agrees with Michael Powers that the new security regime bears with it certain undeniable risks to privacy protections.

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"National security has rarely been more controversial or important than it has been over the last few years in the wake of 9/11 and the grim realization that terrorism can now strike North America just as it can strike anywhere else. With that in mind, the following paper ..."

Tags:national, security, Canada