Secretary Tells Panel Museums Are Safe
Asbestos at Smithsonian Poses No Risk, He Says

By Jacqueline Trescott | Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, April 2, 2009; Page C01

In response to criticism of the handling of asbestos in Smithsonian Institution buildings, Secretary G. Wayne Clough yesterday told a congressional panel he had ordered free health screenings for all employees and a "complete review" of safety policies and procedures.

"I want to assure the committee and the American people that our museums are safe, open and free as always," Clough told the Committee on House Administration, which has jurisdiction over Smithsonian operations. "We have never had an indication of unacceptable levels of asbestos risk to the public in any of our museums."

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