I haven’t seen any comments on this yet so I thought I would throw it out
there...

This last Tuesday (Jan. 27) the House passed the Holocaust Victims Redress
Act  which suggests "all governments take appropriate action to ensure that
artworks confiscated by the Nazi’s – or the Soviets in the aftermath of
World War II – be returned to their original owners or their heirs."  

 Anyone out there interested in discussing this?  What kind of impact do
you think this will have on museums?  Any? Just thought I would throw it
out and see if anyone is interested.  I’d like to hear your thoughts.

If you want more information look at:
http://www.house.gov/banking/12798lea.htm

The Committee on Banking and Financial Services will hold a third hearing
on issues related to Holocaust restitution on Feb 13th.   This hearing will
be more focused on looted art.  You can find a transcript of past hearings at:
http://www.house.gov/banking/
(look under hearings and transcripts by date or title)