Tag: smithsonian
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House to Consider Key Legislation on Iran, Veterans, and Smithsonian Museum
The House will meet Thursday to consider legislation including a resolution on U.S. forces in Iran, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, with votes expected by 4:30 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryLegalSocial Issues House of RepresentativesLegislationIranVeteransSmithsonianWar Powers ResolutionGovernment
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House to Consider Iran War Powers, Veterans' Rights, and Smithsonian Museum Bills
The House will meet Thursday, May 21, to consider legislation including H. Con. Res. 86 on U.S. forces in Iran, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryLegalSocial Issues House of RepresentativesLegislationIranVeteransSmithsonianWar Powers ResolutionUS Armed Forces
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House to Address Veterans' Rights, Iran Policy, and Financial Legislation on May 20
The House convenes May 20 for legislative business, considering bills on veterans' rights, Iran hostilities, education, and financial services. Votes are expected from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEducationMiddle EastGeneral Politics House of RepresentativesLegislative BusinessVeterans AffairsForeign PolicyFinancial ServicesSmithsonianMay 20
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House to Consider Key Legislation on Veterans, Iran, Education, and More
The U.S. House of Representatives will convene to consider diverse legislation, including bills on veterans' rights, the Smithsonian, Iran policy, education, and financial services. Several measures, including those related to veterans' facilities and banking, have been postponed.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationMilitarySocial Issues House of RepresentativesLegislationVeterans AffairsForeign PolicyFinancial ServicesSmithsonian
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Media Monitor: National Portrait Gallery Exhibit Counters Trump Administration with Facts
The Washington Post reports that critic Philip Kennicott says the National Portrait Gallery's 'America's Presidents' exhibit curators are using facts to counter the Trump administration. The exhibit is described as the Smithsonian's most contested.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing National Portrait GalleryAmerica's PresidentsPhilip KennicottTrump administrationSmithsonianExhibitionsMuseumsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: White House Announces Review of Smithsonian Museums
The Washington Post reports the White House will launch a review of Smithsonian exhibitions, collections, and operations ahead of America’s 250th-birthday. The review will start with eight museums.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWhite HouseFederal GovernmentMediaSocial Issues SmithsonianmuseumsexhibitionscollectionsAmerican historyNational Museum of American HistoryThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Smithsonian to restore Trump to impeachment exhibit
The Washington Post reports that the Smithsonian will restore information about President Donald Trump’s two impeachments to an exhibit in the National Museum of American History in the coming weeks.
Politics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMedia Crisis SmithsonianDonald TrumpNational Museum of American HistoryimpeachmentexhibitpoliticsmuseumsThe Washington Post