WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2011 -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share payable on July 29, 2011 to holders of record on June 24, 2011. 
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Matt R. McGrew
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Danaher Corporation
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