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March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Applauds Federal Funding Awarded to Illinois Community Health Centers Rep. Darin LaHood
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "America and Illinois, help is on the way. After two emergency bills were enacted with strong, bipartisan support, I'm glad the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, passed this third, historic funding bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Employee Retention Tax Credit Letter Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 20 members call for two-week mandatory nationwide shelter in place Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Wyden, Merkley Raise Concerns About Harmful Medicaid Regulation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Lower Rates for SBA Loans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "When the Glasford community saw a need to feed their neighbors, they created a mini food pantry stocked w/free food & household products. It's heartening to see Illinoisans step up & help their neighbors in this difficult time. Thanks to all the helpers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senators must be allowed to vote remotely during a crisis like this one. My op-ed in the @washingtonpost with @SenRobPortman :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Threat At Federal Prisons With Council Of Prison Locals Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Testing with President and Ceo of Northshore University Healthsystem Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Letter to Lynn Johnson, Administration for Children and Families, and Laura Rogers, Acting Director of the Office on Violence Against Women - Wyden Urges Administration to Help Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Joyce, Quigley Call on House, Senate Leadership to Provide Robust Funding to Support Hospitals and Health Systems Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Representative García Presses Trump Administration to Protect Immigrants in Detention Centers from COVID-19 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @IMLLeague today about the challenges facing local govt's & cities during this pandemic. First & foremost, local hospitals need resources -- & I will keep pushing to boost funding for the medical supplies that are so desperately needed on the front lines of this fight." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Majority Whip James Clyburn; and Minority Whip Steve Scalise - Reps. Miller and Foster Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Gig Economy Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Date Title Politician
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Applauds Federal Funding Awarded to Illinois Community Health Centers Rep.Darin LaHood
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "America and Illinois, help is on the way. After two emergency bills were enacted with strong, bipartisan support, I'm glad the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, passed this third, historic funding bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Employee Retention Tax Credit Letter Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 20 members call for two-week mandatory nationwide shelter in place Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Wyden, Merkley Raise Concerns About Harmful Medicaid Regulation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Lower Rates for SBA Loans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "When the Glasford community saw a need to feed their neighbors, they created a mini food pantry stocked w/free food & household products. It's heartening to see Illinoisans step up & help their neighbors in this difficult time. Thanks to all the helpers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senators must be allowed to vote remotely during a crisis like this one. My op-ed in the @washingtonpost with @SenRobPortman :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Threat At Federal Prisons With Council Of Prison Locals Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Testing with President and Ceo of Northshore University Healthsystem Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Letter to Lynn Johnson, Administration for Children and Families, and Laura Rogers, Acting Director of the Office on Violence Against Women - Wyden Urges Administration to Help Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Joyce, Quigley Call on House, Senate Leadership to Provide Robust Funding to Support Hospitals and Health Systems Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Representative García Presses Trump Administration to Protect Immigrants in Detention Centers from COVID-19 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @IMLLeague today about the challenges facing local govt's & cities during this pandemic. First & foremost, local hospitals need resources -- & I will keep pushing to boost funding for the medical supplies that are so desperately needed on the front lines of this fight." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Majority Whip James Clyburn; and Minority Whip Steve Scalise - Reps. Miller and Foster Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Gig Economy Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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