Congress Approves 2 New Museums Honoring American Latinos, Women's History
The Smithsonian cannot build a new museum without federal legislation but both museums have bipartisan support. The law requires costs be covered by a 50/50 split between public and private dollars.
by Elizabeth Blair
Dec 22, 2020
1 minute
The creation of new Smithsonian museums dedicated to Latinos and women can now move forward. Earlier this month, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was the lone vote legislation, saying "separate-but-equal museums" would "further divide an already divided nation." Supporters of
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