From the press release at IMLS:
“Washington, DC—President Obama has requested $265,556,000 for fiscal year 2010 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The request, which was transmitted to Congress today, represents an increase of $1,453,000 over the FY 2009 enacted level for the Institute’s programs and administration. The proposed budget will support museums and libraries as they provide unparalleled value to the public, fuel knowledge sharing, and energize our economy, creativity, and competitiveness.
‘We are pleased to have President Obama’s support for the nation’s museums and libraries,’ said Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of IMLS. ‘With this proposed budget, IMLS looks forward to continued support of these institutions as they connect people to information and ideas.’
The President requested $213,240,000 for the nation’s 123,000 libraries.
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