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J Kaul
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Tired. Oh so tired. Geek. Writer. IT type. Digital content person. Annoying folks for the Greater Good. #A11y #Privacy #UX #Spoonie
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December 22 2025.pdf To: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Debra Waldron, Sr. Vice President, AAP Funding for Award Number NU0IDD000032 is hereby terminated pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.340(a)(4). This letter constitutes a notice of termination, effective December 22, 2025. Pursuant to the terms of your current Notice of Award and 2 C.F.R. § 200.340(a)(4), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may terminate a Federal award "to the extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities." CDC has determined that this award no longer effectuates agency and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) priorities. More specifically, your organization's award materials reflect design elements that are not aligned with current CDC ard His priorities to, to the extent permitted by applicable federal law, deprioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that prioritize group identity and to improve and protect the lives and health of all Americans. These priorities relate to the overall mission and functions of both HHS and CDC. Your application submissions and corresponding Award documents expressly center on identity-based language "Enhancing partnerships to address birth defects, infant disorders and related conditions, and the health of pregnant and postpartum people - Component A; Component B." Your Project Abstract states that AAP "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components" of its work and that the program will "address health disparities and advance health equity." It further asserts that "disparities caused by racism and poverty are only exacerbated during emergencies," and commits to "increased incorporation of diverse perspectives into clinical care and public health materials." These elements are not incidental; they are woven through the title, narrative, and work plans of your organization's award project and define your organization's project's objective framework. As such, your organization's activities under Award Number NU84DD000021 are no longer in alignment with the stated HHS and CDC priority areas. After careful review, CDC has determined that this award must be fully terminated because the premises of the award are incompatible with agency and departmental priorities, making modifications or partial continuation impossible. Costs resulting from financial obligations incurred after termination are not allowable other than in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.472 or as may be provided in additional further instruction from the agency. Nothing in this notice excuses either CDC or you from complying with the closeout obligations imposed by 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.344-200.345. Consistent with 2 C.F.R. 200.344, you will have 120 days, from the effective date of termination provided above, to liquidate all financial obligations incurred pursuant to the Award. Sincerely, Digitally signed by Jamie Legier Jamie Legier-S s Date: 2025.12.16 14:02:16-05'00 Jamie W. Legier Director, Office of Grants Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health and Human Services Phone: 770-488-2613
December 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Will it encourage the health care industry to clean the air and mask up?
October 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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“Our findings clearly demonstrate that Long COVID brain fog should be recognized as a legitimate clinical condition. This could encourage the healthcare industry to accelerate the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this disorder,” concludes Prof. Takahashi.
October 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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And turmeric. Can't forget the turmeric.
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Clearly the solution is to just get better. /s
October 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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It's just like 'the solution to housing affordability is to only do things that will make housing more expensive'
October 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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The disclosed interests by the Climate Change Authority board is really quite brazen: several members hold dual positions in organisations that make money from carbon credits. (making no allegations of impropriety by individuals)

www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/defaul...
August 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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The chair of the Climate Change Authority is advising the govt on policy that affects the demand and supply of carbon credits WHILE ALSO employed by a firm that describes itself as "Generating high-integrity carbon credits".

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screenshot: https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/kean-urged-to-quit-climate-job-over-obvious-conflict-of-interests-20240813-p5k229 Kean urged to quit climate job over ‘obvious conflict of interests’ John Kehoe and Hannah Wootton Aug 13, 2024 – 5.04pm Save Share Gift this article Listen to this article 7 min Conflict of interest perceptions mean Matt Kean should choose between his job as chairman of the federal government’s Climate Change Authority or working for a private energy transition fund led by a former Macquarie banker, a former top public servant and a fan of the ex-NSW treasurer says. Wollemi Capital stands to make millions of dollars from investing in carbon credits – the same emissions offsets generated from carbon farming that the authority advises the government on and over which it influences the value. Chris Bowen, left, Matt Kean and Anthony Albanese at a press conference to announce his appointment in June. Alex Ellinghausen The Australian Financial Review revealed on Monday that the former NSW Liberal treasurer and energy minister had become director of strategic partnerships and regulatory affairs at the climate and energy transition investment firm, less than two months after being appointed CCA chairman. The twin roles immediately triggered conflict-of-interest alarm bells among conservative MPs and public integrity campaigners. Stephen Bartos, a former head of the NSW budget watchdog and an ex-federal finance department deputy secretary, said he was a “fan” of Mr Kean’s past work on climate policy but that he should choose between the public and private sector jobs. screenshot: https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/matt-kean-has-material-interests-in-carbon-credit-schemes-20250401-p5lo42 Matt Kean has ‘material interests’ in carbon credit schemes Paul Karp Paul Karp NSW political correspondent Apr 1, 2025 – 6.42pm Save Share Gift this article Listen to this article 5 min Climate Change Authority chairman Matt Kean has material personal interests in three agricultural projects generating carbon credits through green investment firm Wollemi Capital, while at the same time advising the federal government about carbon farming and emissions targets. Kean, the former NSW Liberal treasurer appointed to the CCA by the Albanese government in June 2024, declared the interests to CCA’s register of material interests when he took on the role. The Australian Financial Review obtained Kean’s declarations to the register under the Freedom of Information Act.
August 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM