A number of presidents kept relatives on the White House payroll throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many as secretaries, aides or unofficial advisers, according to the National Constitution Center.
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2024
For instance, in 1990 only 9% of secretaries and administrative assistants held a bachelor's degree—but by 2023 that fraction had risen to 35%.
Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers between 236°F and 239°F, about 20 minutes.
Pam Lolley,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2024
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone, registers 165 degrees and into the thigh registers 175 degrees, 2½ to 3 hours more.
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