Garfield Heights Leads Ohio Fiscal Emergency Quietly
The Associated Press reports 16 cities and villages in Ohio are in fiscal emergency with 32 emerging from it. Garfield Heights, a Cleveland suburb of 30,000, sought emergency status in October with a 1.8 million deficit and shows heavy reliance on the state law enacted in 1979 after Cleveland defaulted on 15 million.
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Advocates press for seat belts on buses nationwide
Federal regulators and Congress are slow to require seat belts on charter buses, despite NTSB calls since 1968. Advocates cite rollover deaths and ejections, noting EU and Australia belt mandates, with NHTSA reviewing rules and Greyhound trialing safer seats. Industry and consumer groups clash over science and cost.
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Museums use lean budgets to keep big shows alive
Museums face recession with 5 to 15 percent cuts yet still run major exhibitions. New York's National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts sold two artworks to cover debts while Brandeis University weighs selling pieces to bolster its endowment. Despite strain, attendance rises as directors seek cost cuts and repurpose permanent collections.
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National Academy Museum
School of Fine Arts
Boston
Brandeis University
Museum bids for space shuttle in Dayton
DAYTON The U S Air Force museum seeks one of NASA s space shuttles after the fleet retires in 2010. Air Force Secretary Donley sent March letter to NASA requesting placement. NASA has not indicated decision timing and aims to display shuttles where the public can see them. One shuttle likely to Smithsonian, but Wright Patterson draws 1.3 million visitors annually.
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Air Force Museum
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Cincinnati Art Museum Waives Fees for Special Exhibitions
The Cincinnati Art Museum stopped charging for special exhibitions to widen access during tough economic times. Director Aaron Betsky notes a 10 percent budget reduction and seven layoffs as part of the museum’s cost cutting.
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