Institution testified on Museum Programs and operations. Before the senate rules and administration committee. Secretary bunch outlined his priorities for the institution and efforts to reduce the maintenance backlog. Committee on rules and administration will be called to order. Good morning. I want to thank my colleagues for attending, and before i get any further, thank secretary bunch for bringing some of their great collection for us to look at. But mr. Secretary, were glad to have you, and several people from your team here to back you up if you need it. But im confident youll be able to be the man at the microphone there. This is your First Official appearance before the senate rules committee. Were grateful to have you with us. Secretary bunchs appointment is historic in a number of ways. Hes the first African American secretary to lead the Smithsonian Institution as well as the first Museum Director who was then later appointed secretary in at least in around 75 years. Hes a h
I am confident you will be able to be the man at the microphone. This is your First Official appearance and we are grateful to happy with us, secured a bunch appointment as historic and a number of ways, hes the first africanamerican secretary to lead the Smithsonian Institution as well as the first Museum Director who was later appointed secretary and around 75 years, he is a historian, something i really enjoy and he understands. Its a great combination of things and this is the fourth position the circuitry bunch has had at the smithsonian. Notably any of predecessors could claim in 1978 he began his smith odeon career in the space museum as Education Specialist in 11 years later he joined the National Museum of American History and most recently served as a founding director of the National Museum of American History and culture. As a founding director he led an 11 year effort in constructing the 400,000 squarefoot museum in helping raise the matching Public Private funds that matc
I am confident you will be able to be the man at the microphone. This is your First Official appearance and we are grateful to happy with us, secured a bunch appointment as historic and a number of ways, hes the first africanamerican secretary to lead the Smithsonian Institution as well as the first Museum Director who was later appointed secretary and around 75 years, he is a historian, something i really enjoy and he understands. Its a great combination of things and this is the fourth position the circuitry bunch has had at the smithsonian. Notably any of predecessors could claim in 1978 he began his smith odeon career in the space museum as Education Specialist in 11 years later he joined the National Museum of American History and most recently served as a founding director of the National Museum of American History and culture. As a founding director he led an 11 year effort in constructing the 400,000 squarefoot museum in helping raise the matching Public Private funds that matc
Administered to the dying president and describes the effort of the doctors. Our speaker tonight is very experienced. Rather new on the lecture circuit. But he has experience to speak from. He has been a practicing physician on Infectious Diseases for 37 years. He practiced in california before coming to d. C. Where he has been active speaking for the National Museum of civil war medicine. He frequently lectures civil war groups. We are thankful to have him speak to us tonight. Hes a member of the board of directors of the society of civil war surgeons and public concerning, he is what we call a switch hitter he does reenacting as a physician in the civil war for confederate and union soldiers. We are happy to have you anyway, jon. Please welcome to the podium, dr. Jon willen. [applause] dr. Willen ok. Thats better. Normally, when i give talks, i think the organizers for inviting me. In this case, being the chairman of this group, i have to thank myself. We will dispense with that. As
Word. From the capitol to wherever you are. The opinion that matters the most is your own. Cspan, powered by cable. Now, the Smithsonian Institution secretary showcases the collection at an oversight hearing held by the house of menstruation committee. Artifacts on display include an original 1990 wisconsin cheese head, a watch belonging to the former first Lady Mary Todd lincoln and pins from the Suffrage Movement. They also focus on efforts to bring pandas back to the national zoo, in the process of choosing which exhibits to put on display. This is just over one hour. H. The committee of House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Without objection the chair may declare recess at any time. The committee on House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Also, without objection the meeting record will remain open for five legislative days so materials may be submitted therein. Thank you members of the committee and the secretary