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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:
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States Struggle to Pay for Police Body Cameras: Only a Handful of States Have Figured Out How To Pay For Them
In New Jersey, legislation enacted requires officers or the vehicles they routinely use in traffic stops to have cameras. Texas is going to be probably the first state with a full comprehensive body camera bill. The New Orleans PD plans to purchase 350 body cameras, but is budgeting $1.2 million over five years, mostly for data storage. Many states are debating the issues that surround police cameras without tackling the funding question said Richard Williams, a criminal justice policy specialist. more »
The Supreme Court Hearing on Obergefell v. Hodges, Also Known As The Same-Sex Marriage Case
Editor's Note:Editor's Note: Hearings of arguments in 14-556, Obergefell v. Hodges, and consolidated cases on Tuesday, April 28th have been completed. Stay up to date with the audio recordings and transcripts and read opinions from links to the ScotusBlog and The New York Times. Audiotapes of the hearings and transcripts are on the Court's website. more »
Carrying and Swiping: Medicare and Potential Uses of Electronically Readable Cards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the agency that administers Medicare — could use electronically readable cards in Medicare for a number of different purposes. Three key uses include authenticating beneficiary and provider presence at the point of care, electronically exchanging beneficiary medical information, and electronically conveying beneficiary identity and insurance information to providers. more »
Regulating Millions of Cosmetic Products Sold: Supporting The Personal Care Products Safety Act Proposal
Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Europe has a robust system, which includes consumer protections like product registration and ingredient reviews. I am pleased to be introducing this bipartisan legislation with Senator Susan Collins that will require FDA to review chemicals used in these products and provide clear guidance on their safety. From shampoo to lotion, the use of personal care products is widespread, however, there are very few protections in place to ensure their safety." more »
