Smithsonian

Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike

The Smithsonian said in a statement that its “top priority is to protect the health and safety of its visitors and staff.” No reopening date is scheduled.

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The gate of the closed Smithsonian's National Zoo is seen, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. Smithsonian's National Zoo due to the partial government shutdown. President Donald Trump is convening a border security briefing Wednesday for Democratic and Republican congressional leaders as a partial government shutdown over his demand for border wall funding entered its 12th day. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Smithsonian chief ponders reopening strategy

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FILE - In this April 23, 2020 file image from video, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. New York's primary election ended with uncertainty Tuesday night, June 23, 2020, over the outcomes of several of New York congressional races featuring young insurgents. Maloney was neck and neck with challenger Suraj Patel, who ran against her in the 2018 primary. (House Television via AP)

House bill calls for increased federal whistleblower protections

Federal Newscast

Letter to the Editor: Essential employees at risk despite guidance

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New location for BLM headquarters announced

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PHOTOS: Smithsonian reopening revamped paleontology exhibit after 5 years

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EPA, Smithsonian preparing more closures, as partial shutdown extends into January

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Transformation at National Air and Space Museum: a conversation with Chris Browne

Business of Government Hour

Smithsonian spotlights military inventions this month

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Government career leads to amazing retirement

Federal Report

Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center adds plane from Pearl Harbor

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#FedFeed – Spring, snapshots and shamrocks

In this week’s Fedfeed, NOAA shares its spring 2016 outlook, NARA promotes its new app, and the Smithsonian shares the history of Shamrocks.

#FedFeed – Meet the DHS agents who helped secure Superbowl LI

Securing live events, especially those as large as the Superbowl, takes a great deal of coordination among the various component agencies at the Department…

OMB hopeful Congress averts another shutdown

Government Shutdown

The Office of Management and Budget is doing its due diligence in preparing for a government shutdown.