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The Smithsonian Reopens as Another Possible Shutdown Looms in Coming Weeks
It will take the institute months to reschedule postponed programs and exhibitions, but the organization has no way to recover the $3.4 million it lost in revenue.
David Skorton
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The Smithsonian Loses $1 Million Every Week of the Government Shutdown
The institute's leader, David Skorton says that the lost revenues "are not recoverable" and "will have a lasting effect on our budget."
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Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton Resigns After Raising $2 Billion for the Institution
The 13th secretary of the Smithsonian will leave the institution less than four years into his role, breaking his initial five-year agreement with the Smithsonian. He will go on to lead a healthcare nonprofit.