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Sept. 26, 2019 Fitzpatrick, Carbajal, Rooney, Peters Introduce MARKET CHOICE Act Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act Rep. Nanette Barragán
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I have seen grown men cry because of the cost of prescription drugs. We must keep moving forward for them & the countless others impacted by out-of-control prices. #LowerDrugPrices" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 26, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at NARAL 50th Anniversary Dinner Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 26, 2019 Rep. Waters Statement on Trump Intimidating California by Slashing Transportation Funding and Undermining Clean Air Standards Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 25, 2019 Bonamici Leads Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Need to Take Action on Climate after Dire IPCC Ocean and Cryosphere Report Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event for H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Harder Brings Giant Dead Nutria to Congressional Hearing Rep. Josh Harder
Sept. 23, 2019 SWAMP RATS: Harder Bill to Fight Destructive Rodent Invasion to Receive Hearing Rep. Josh Harder
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep. John Garamendi, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Global Climate Strikes Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2019 On Climate Strike Day, Rep. Peters Announces Priority Climate Bills Backed by Largest Dem Caucus in Congress Rep. Scott Peters
Sept. 20, 2019 DeSaulnier Leads Bay Area Delegation in Calling on EPA to Halt the Closure of Richmond's Region 9 Lab Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 20, 2019 Recognizing World Narcolepsy Day Sen. Adam Schiff
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Earlier this week, I met with young climate activists ahead of today's #ClimateStrike. Their dedication to a clean, sustainable future for their generation & generations to come compelled the House to pass the #ClimateActionNow Act. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must take up this bill." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Congressman Steven Horsford and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Announce Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Introduction of H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 19, 2019 Congressman DeSaulnier's Statement on USCIS Decision to Reinstate Deferred Action Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 19, 2019 DeSaulnier Announces Legislation to Increase Access to Suicide Prevention Services in Doctor's Offices and Other Primary Care Settings Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Americans shouldn't pay more for their prescriptions than people in other countries. @HouseDemocrats are preparing to introduce H.R. 3, the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act, our plan to cut prescription drug prices for Americans nationwide." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "For years, seniors & families across America have struggled under the sky-rocketing costs of prescription drugs they need to stay healthy. Today, we introduce our solution to #LowerDrugCosts. Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/health_care/nancy-pelosi-unveils-an-ambitious-plan-to-lower-drug-prices/2019/09/19/5b8f666e-dade-11e9-a1a5-162b8a9c9ca2_story.html …" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 18, 2019 Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Attacks on Endangered Species Act Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Representative Mike Levin Slams Trump's Move to Revoke California's Waiver for Auto Emissions Standards Rep. Mike Levin
Sept. 18, 2019 New Democrat Coalition releases priorities for U.S. Climate Policy Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Costa Condemns Trump's Attempts to Rollback California Emission Standards, Vows to Fight Administration Rep. Jim Costa
Sept. 18, 2019 Congressman DeSaulnier Leads Effort to Condemn Trump Administration's Cancellation of California's Longstanding Clean Air Act Waiver and Impending Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 18, 2019 Vaping is Quickly Becoming A Public Health Crisis Rep. Julia Brownley
Sept. 18, 2019 Americans Must Not Fail to Confront Climate Change Rep. Jim Costa
Sept. 17, 2019 Rep. Vargas Calls for Hearing on Salton Sea Crisis Rep. Juan Vargas
Sept. 17, 2019 DeSaulnier and Harris Condemn Trump Administration Effort to Revoke California's Authority to Set Auto Emissions Standards Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Matsui Condemns Trump Administration's Illegal Challenge to California Clean Air Rep. Doris Matsui
Sept. 17, 2019 Thompson's Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Fire Accidents Passes the House Rep. Mike Thompson
Sept. 17, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Revoke California's Authority to Set Auto Pollution Standards Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 17, 2019 Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address World Extinction Crisis Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 17, 2019 Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Thompson
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Costa, California Lawmakers Praise Gov. Newsom Veto of SB 1 Rep. Jim Costa
Sept. 16, 2019 Garamendi, California Members Release Statement on Planned Veto of SB1 Rep. John Garamendi
Sept. 15, 2019 Harder, California Members of Congress Statement on Planned Veto of SB1 Rep. Josh Harder
Sept. 13, 2019 Rep. Peters Votes to Pass Three Anti-Drilling Bills Rep. Scott Peters
Sept. 12, 2019 Stivers, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Bill to Pair Veterans and Service Dogs to Treat Mental Illness Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 U.S. House Approves Rep. Huffman's Bipartisan Bill to Block Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Harmful Products in Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep Lieu celebrates house passage of offshore drilling ban Rep. Ted Lieu
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Ban Ads for E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices on TV, Radio Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Rep. Salud Carbajal
Sept. 11, 2019 Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019 Rep. Tom McClintock
Sept. 11, 2019 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Rep. Mike Levin
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Khanna on Drug Pricing Bill Rep. Ro Khanna
Sept. 10, 2019 Lowenthal, Matsui, Long, Wittman Applaud House Passage of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Rep. Calvert statement on the EPA's animal welfare announcement Rep. Ken Calvert
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As @realDonaldTrump's cruel sabotage leaves two million more people exposed without health insurance, House Democrats are fighting back against the GOP's relentless attacks on health care and people with pre-existing conditions. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019 Brownley introduces legislation to address the alarming rate of suicides by firearms Rep. Julia Brownley
Sept. 10, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Census Report Finding 2 Million More Uninsured Under President Trump Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019 House Approves DERA Reauthorization Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Huffman Request Documents From Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross on "Sharpiegate" Political Interference, Threats Against NOAA Staff Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 Rep. Doris Matsui
Sept. 9, 2019 Brownley introduces bill to ban ads for e-cigarettes and vaping devices on TV and radio Rep. Julia Brownley
Sept. 9, 2019 Rep. Waters calls for expedited entry & TPS for Bahamians Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 9, 2019 Rep. Calvert applauds passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act reauthorization Rep. Ken Calvert
Sept. 9, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Conclusion of G7 Speakers' Conference in Brest Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 6, 2019 Reps. Gaetz, Peters Introduce Bill to Slow Climate Change, Reduce Super Pollutants Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Reps. Peters, Gaetz Introduce Bill to Slow Climate Change, Reduce Super Pollutants Rep. Scott Peters
Sept. 6, 2019 Costa Worried about California Bill's Impact on Valley Water, Urges Governor to Make Changes Rep. Jim Costa
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Harder Joins Central Valley Coalition in Urging Amendments to SB1 Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Matsui Calls Out Trump Administration for Weaponizing DOJ in Pursuit of Lower Air Quality and Fuel Economy Standards Rep. Doris Matsui
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2019 Fitzpatrick, Carbajal, Rooney, Peters Introduce MARKET CHOICE Act Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act Rep.Nanette Barragán
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I have seen grown men cry because of the cost of prescription drugs. We must keep moving forward for them & the countless others impacted by out-of-control prices. #LowerDrugPrices" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 26, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at NARAL 50th Anniversary Dinner Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 26, 2019 Rep. Waters Statement on Trump Intimidating California by Slashing Transportation Funding and Undermining Clean Air Standards Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 25, 2019 Bonamici Leads Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Need to Take Action on Climate after Dire IPCC Ocean and Cryosphere Report Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event for H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Harder Brings Giant Dead Nutria to Congressional Hearing Rep.Josh Harder
Sept. 23, 2019 SWAMP RATS: Harder Bill to Fight Destructive Rodent Invasion to Receive Hearing Rep.Josh Harder
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep.John Garamendi, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Global Climate Strikes Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2019 On Climate Strike Day, Rep. Peters Announces Priority Climate Bills Backed by Largest Dem Caucus in Congress Rep.Scott Peters
Sept. 20, 2019 DeSaulnier Leads Bay Area Delegation in Calling on EPA to Halt the Closure of Richmond's Region 9 Lab Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 20, 2019 Recognizing World Narcolepsy Day Sen.Adam Schiff
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Earlier this week, I met with young climate activists ahead of today's #ClimateStrike. Their dedication to a clean, sustainable future for their generation & generations to come compelled the House to pass the #ClimateActionNow Act. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must take up this bill." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Congressman Steven Horsford and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Announce Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Introduction of H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 19, 2019 Congressman DeSaulnier's Statement on USCIS Decision to Reinstate Deferred Action Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 19, 2019 DeSaulnier Announces Legislation to Increase Access to Suicide Prevention Services in Doctor's Offices and Other Primary Care Settings Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Americans shouldn't pay more for their prescriptions than people in other countries. @HouseDemocrats are preparing to introduce H.R. 3, the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act, our plan to cut prescription drug prices for Americans nationwide." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "For years, seniors & families across America have struggled under the sky-rocketing costs of prescription drugs they need to stay healthy. Today, we introduce our solution to #LowerDrugCosts. Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/health_care/nancy-pelosi-unveils-an-ambitious-plan-to-lower-drug-prices/2019/09/19/5b8f666e-dade-11e9-a1a5-162b8a9c9ca2_story.html …" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 18, 2019 Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Attacks on Endangered Species Act Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Representative Mike Levin Slams Trump's Move to Revoke California's Waiver for Auto Emissions Standards Rep.Mike Levin
Sept. 18, 2019 New Democrat Coalition releases priorities for U.S. Climate Policy Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Costa Condemns Trump's Attempts to Rollback California Emission Standards, Vows to Fight Administration Rep.Jim Costa
Sept. 18, 2019 Congressman DeSaulnier Leads Effort to Condemn Trump Administration's Cancellation of California's Longstanding Clean Air Act Waiver and Impending Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 18, 2019 Vaping is Quickly Becoming A Public Health Crisis Rep.Julia Brownley
Sept. 18, 2019 Americans Must Not Fail to Confront Climate Change Rep.Jim Costa
Sept. 17, 2019 Rep. Vargas Calls for Hearing on Salton Sea Crisis Rep.Juan Vargas
Sept. 17, 2019 DeSaulnier and Harris Condemn Trump Administration Effort to Revoke California's Authority to Set Auto Emissions Standards Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Matsui Condemns Trump Administration's Illegal Challenge to California Clean Air Rep.Doris Matsui
Sept. 17, 2019 Thompson's Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Fire Accidents Passes the House Rep.Mike Thompson
Sept. 17, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Revoke California's Authority to Set Auto Pollution Standards Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 17, 2019 Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address World Extinction Crisis Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 17, 2019 Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Thompson
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Costa, California Lawmakers Praise Gov. Newsom Veto of SB 1 Rep.Jim Costa
Sept. 16, 2019 Garamendi, California Members Release Statement on Planned Veto of SB1 Rep.John Garamendi
Sept. 15, 2019 Harder, California Members of Congress Statement on Planned Veto of SB1 Rep.Josh Harder
Sept. 13, 2019 Rep. Peters Votes to Pass Three Anti-Drilling Bills Rep.Scott Peters
Sept. 12, 2019 Stivers, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Bill to Pair Veterans and Service Dogs to Treat Mental Illness Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 U.S. House Approves Rep. Huffman's Bipartisan Bill to Block Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Harmful Products in Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep Lieu celebrates house passage of offshore drilling ban Rep.Ted Lieu
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Ban Ads for E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices on TV, Radio Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Rep.Salud Carbajal
Sept. 11, 2019 Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019 Rep.Tom McClintock
Sept. 11, 2019 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Rep.Mike Levin
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Khanna on Drug Pricing Bill Rep.Ro Khanna
Sept. 10, 2019 Lowenthal, Matsui, Long, Wittman Applaud House Passage of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Rep. Calvert statement on the EPA's animal welfare announcement Rep.Ken Calvert
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As @realDonaldTrump's cruel sabotage leaves two million more people exposed without health insurance, House Democrats are fighting back against the GOP's relentless attacks on health care and people with pre-existing conditions. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019 Brownley introduces legislation to address the alarming rate of suicides by firearms Rep.Julia Brownley
Sept. 10, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Census Report Finding 2 Million More Uninsured Under President Trump Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019 House Approves DERA Reauthorization Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Huffman Request Documents From Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross on "Sharpiegate" Political Interference, Threats Against NOAA Staff Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 Rep.Doris Matsui
Sept. 9, 2019 Brownley introduces bill to ban ads for e-cigarettes and vaping devices on TV and radio Rep.Julia Brownley
Sept. 9, 2019 Rep. Waters calls for expedited entry & TPS for Bahamians Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 9, 2019 Rep. Calvert applauds passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act reauthorization Rep.Ken Calvert
Sept. 9, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Conclusion of G7 Speakers' Conference in Brest Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 6, 2019 Reps. Gaetz, Peters Introduce Bill to Slow Climate Change, Reduce Super Pollutants Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Reps. Peters, Gaetz Introduce Bill to Slow Climate Change, Reduce Super Pollutants Rep.Scott Peters
Sept. 6, 2019 Costa Worried about California Bill's Impact on Valley Water, Urges Governor to Make Changes Rep.Jim Costa
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Harder Joins Central Valley Coalition in Urging Amendments to SB1 Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Matsui Calls Out Trump Administration for Weaponizing DOJ in Pursuit of Lower Air Quality and Fuel Economy Standards Rep.Doris Matsui
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