Anita wrote:

>I find it quite interesting that the national media (CBS in particular) has
>just started reporting on what the government shutdown has meant to the
>Smithsonian and the National Gallery. The reporter seemed to be upset that a
>private fund was being used to allow the Vermeer show to stay open.

I wonder if said reporter saw the show.  I also wonder what Hank (our
favorite curmudgeon reporter) thinks?

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