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People walk in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington on April 19, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

National Air and Space Museum could be grounded without new money: Smithsonian

By Jessie Fox - The Washington Times

Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton speaks during a news conference at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2014, where he was named the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Skorton, a cardiologist, will replace Secretary Wayne Clough, who plans to retire in October after six years. The 64-year-old will be the first physician to lead the organization and its 13th secretary since 1846. For much of its history, the Smithsonian has been led by scientists. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Cornell president named new head of Smithsonian

By BRETT ZONGKER - Associated Press

Dr. David Skorton of Cornell U. named next head of Smithsonian Institution in Washington

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