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see (IMLS Director) Kathryn Matthew’s statement below, and also take a look at these FAQs that the IMLS has put together:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 12, 2018 9:14 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> ross.fuqua@state.or.us<br>
<b>Subject:</b> IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew's Statement on the President's Proposed FY 2019 Budget<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">Washington, DC--</span></strong><span class="maintext"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452"> Today, the President
released a budget request to Congress for FY 2019 that proposes funding for the orderly closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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as requested. We are disappointed that for a second year, the President's budget request did not provide funding for the continuation of IMLS activities for the next fiscal year. In the meantime, the agency will continue normal grantmaking operations with
allocated FY 2018 funds.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">The libraries and museums across our nation provide essential programs, services, and resources to the public. As the primary source of federal funding for museums
and libraries, IMLS grants make a difference in communities of all sizes, from rural to urban, in every U.S. state and territory. For example, IMLS ensures
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<span style="color:#336666">STEM skills</span></a> and how to lead <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001N9s1x5ocRWRe6aS3g2ndzeIC0NiD7iim1muVPlGyBTIrINRD6fI47jLG_dYb0Gox70Nq9bjjcvpYAThcf1xbx-_iqSUZDhbzVtZjQGPu-PCfkkOXxCPqK2QEetGKY33pfo2TiY_27D-IYEzPXnixaX51KnBICmsbfv01gVcNtckMIhksRvPXD1FF7Pu9Q_CUPGH-Kqrl1A5szXIl5S4cfa7r9wda3Z-T9pvrjEzuPdWAKxy_Smgs8s6qUSPnIKgdFHUjS3aWktwc0SBkAJ01TUxY2J3oxLXsuQV6ZbsESZs8S6eZV3pRvg==&c=-Y_FYs1X-01pEefpq_oMf72XKNxf7JWfXkbU0pf2DONRkYHayVRCDw==&ch=tG5aTKXC3ywrR2qpf6G8GtV8moLpGBygFNceaDYTLU8EN9oWYRVIcQ==" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#336666">healthier lives</span></a>. Visually impaired people are now <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001N9s1x5ocRWRe6aS3g2ndzeIC0NiD7iim1muVPlGyBTIrINRD6fI47osVnfSyIH7GQQdqnrqGu8xlRkpc2YYskbI3AookZAUXgJrxw38PMtMRIA1n-pSjB64UhUGaFgo8XL8gkWfVuOR82S0wTMQvD07SYy9dfj2WrgbJXF_Jm8zn6pzWX-48rnWgr6Hdt62L5HYKZ-EwqIh-XcVhiQIBLHb-WS6CnKetF4ZQzKYu2FFs6xsu5n0Vntv6zlHdBEO7bz0E4FPdG2LMDqjCn0QMd1Zjew12_gMcsJJgHQ5VFCc5dWBMptTxIw==&c=-Y_FYs1X-01pEefpq_oMf72XKNxf7JWfXkbU0pf2DONRkYHayVRCDw==&ch=tG5aTKXC3ywrR2qpf6G8GtV8moLpGBygFNceaDYTLU8EN9oWYRVIcQ==" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336666">able
to read</span></a> public library materials through new technology and training. And
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<span style="color:#336666">veterans</span></a> are getting the help they need to receive critical services.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">Without IMLS funding for museums and libraries, it would be more difficult for many people to gain access to the internet, continue their education, learn critical
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