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If You're Looking For A Link To the Mueller Report, Look No Further
Editor's Note:
We're not downloading the entire Mueller report, but here is the Justice Department URL to read the report at:
Report On the Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Election, Vol I and II; Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III
https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf?_ga=2.80421777.744576135.1555603755-461170982.1555603755
Mueller received the following military awards and decorations:
A Proclamation on National Stalking Awareness Month, 2024 From Joseph R. Biden Jr.
From President Biden: "One of my proudest achievements in life was writing and championing the landmark Violence Against Women Act some 30 years ago in the United States Senate. It began to change our culture, bringing these crimes out of the shadows and getting survivors the services and support they needed. Over the years, I worked with courageous advocates to keep expanding protections and boosting access to healing and justice. In 2022, I was proud to sign a reauthorization of the law, increasing investment in prosecution, prevention, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking." BRIEFING ROOM more »
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Question: Design and the Gender Gap in Financial Literacy
"Results from the 2021 SHED show substantial gender differences in the responses to the financial literacy questions, consistent with prior studies. We first present results for the half of respondents who received an explicit "don't know" answer choice. A smaller share of women answered each financial literacy question correctly. While women and men were similarly likely to select an incorrect answer, women were much more likely to select "don't know." For example, 63 percent of women selected "don't know" for the diversification question – 20 percentage points higher than the share of men who did so." more »
Ferida Wolff's Backyard: Shifting Seasons: We Need to Remember That We Are Strong Underneath, That Things Change and That the World is Flexible.
Ferida's Backyard: "As our communities become more urbanized, the natural features around us tend to get pushed into the background and often go unnoticed. In “Ferida’s Backyard,” I look at the details of nature locally, from a neighborhood perspective, frequently from a backyard vantage point. It excites me to share what I see. An awareness of the natural connection can beautifully enhance our lives. "I was moved when I looked at the leafless tree. It seemed to be reaching up to embrace the sky. It will be like that through the winter months, allowing us to see its inner strength before it covers its bareness with beautiful greenery in Spring." more »
Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; CDC Continues to Track the Growth of JN.1 December 22, 2023
"JN.1 continues to increase in proportion. CDC has been tracking JN.1 for months, since it first split from its parent, BA.2.86. JN.1 is similar to BA.2.86 but has an additional mutation (L455S) in the spike protein. JN.1 continues to cause an increasing share of infections and is now the most widely circulating variant in the United States. For the two weeks ending on December 23, 2023, JN.1 is expected to account for 39-50% of all SARS-CoV-2 variants. That’s an increase from the projected prevalence two weeks ago of 15-29%. We’re also seeing an increasing share of infections caused by JN.1 in travelers, wastewater, and most regions around the globe. Help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Improving your indoor air is one of the best ways to prevent spread. This can be as simple as using a portable air cleaner or opening windows (for those with pleasant winter weather). And if your home thermostat offers a FAN option, turn it from AUTO to ON when you have visitors to keep air running continuously. Learn more about other ways to help reduce spread, including testing for COVID-19, wearing masks, and increasing space and distancing."
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