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? [log in to unmask]