National Zoo gets $4.5 million for panda breeding

December 19, 2011 Comments Off on National Zoo gets $4.5 million for panda breeding

WASHINGTON — The National Zoo announced a $4.5 million gift Monday to fund its giant panda reproduction program for five more years. Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein visited the pandas with China’s ambassador to the United States to announce the gift. ...

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Most Smithsonian funding intact under budget deal

April 18, 2011 Comments Off on Most Smithsonian funding intact under budget deal

WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian Institution will see a $1.8 million cut in its 2011 budget under the spending deal approved by Congress. Details of the budget released Monday include a $759.6 million appropriation from Congress, down from $761.4 million last ...

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National Zoo gets $4.5 million for panda breeding

Most Smithsonian funding intact under budget deal