U.S. travel industry calls for government help and new tax breaks to boost travel

July 17, 2020
Elizabeth M. Stauffer
Government assistance

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The coronavirus-hit U.S. travel industry on Friday asked Congress for $ 10 billion in federal grants to promote safe practices, new liability protections and tax credits for travelers and industry.The US Travel Association, which represents hotels, car…

A popular appeal for government aid for the arts

July 10, 2020
Elizabeth M. Stauffer
Government assistance

Be a #ArtsHero - a popular intersectional social media campaign organized to mobilize a government emergency arts support movement - calls on the 5.1 million Americans employed in the US arts and culture sector, and those served through the arts,…