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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator Jane Lubchenko talked about her agency’s new policies on aquaculture at a Smithsonian Associates discussion on the impact on seafood of BP’s Gu…

First lady Laura Bush was honored for her dedication and support for the arts at the Americans for the Arts and Smithsonian Institution Luncheon at the National Portrait Gallery. Speakers re…

Witnesses testified about funding challenges and facilities maintenance problems at the Smithsonian Institution, including security and the current $2.5 billion maintenance backlog.

Following a board of regents meeting, officials spoke to reporters about Smithsonian Institution operations and planning. They talked and answered questions on governance issues, facilities …

Cristián Samper talked about what he had done in the six months he had been acting secretary of the Smithsonian and outlined his vision for the Smithsonian’s future. He talked about public …

Witnesses testified about operations of the Smithsonian and the administration of its programs since the resignation of Lawrence Small. They spoke about several proposals to change the gover…

Cristián Samper, acting secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and members of the Board of Regents spoke to the press following a meeting of the Smithsonian Board of Regents regarding th…

Witnesses testified about the management of the Smithsonian Institution. It was noted that the Smithsonian’s governance structure needs reconsideration. Its Board of Regents membership is la…