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July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen. Todd Young, ...
July 15, 2019 Science Committee Members Introduce Bill to Protect American Research from Cyber Attacks Rep. Jim Baird, ...
July 15, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Applauds Secretary DeVos' Actions Against Foreign Gifts to U.S. Universities Sen. Jim Banks
July 12, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Sen. Jim Banks
June 26, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks: Effort to Limit Presidential War Powers Threatens National and Global Security Sen. Jim Banks
June 26, 2019 Congressman André Carson Votes to Pass Critical Border Security Legislation Rep. André Carson
June 25, 2019 Young Secures AUMF Hearing in Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Will Oppose AUMF Amendment to NDAA Sen. Todd Young
June 24, 2019 Congressman André Carson Statement on New Iran Sanctions Rep. André Carson
June 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Dr. Bucshon Sends Letter to Secretary Perdue in Support of Hoosier Farmers Rep. André Carson, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 18, 2019 Menendez Officially Starts Process for Senate to Block Trump Admin's Proposed Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 14, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services and Russell Vought, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter to Trump Administration on Proposed Cuts to Child Migrant Services Rep. André Carson, ...
June 13, 2019 NDAA Compromised by Political Posturin Sen. Jim Banks
June 11, 2019 Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 11, 2019 Kaine Jones Rubio, Menendez To Introduce Legislation In Support of Central American Women and Children Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 10, 2019 Shaheen & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 10, 2019 Young and Murphy Resolution to Force Vote on Saudi Arms Sale Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 5, 2019 Reed, Menendez, Graham, Paul, Murphy, Leahy, Young Announce 22 Joint Resolutions to Block Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE without Congressional Approval Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures Rep. André Carson, ...
May 29, 2019 Congressman Carson Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Duck Boat Safety Rep. André Carson
May 29, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Andre Carson Rep. André Carson
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 23, 2019 Congressman Baird Votes to Help Hoosier Families Save More for Retirement Rep. Jim Baird
May 23, 2019 Young, Murphy Condemn Houthi Theft of Food Aid in Yemen Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 22, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Retirement Accounts from Investing in Companies from China & Russia Sen. Jim Banks
May 22, 2019 Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Daniel Coats, Director of Intelligence - Rep. Malinowski Leads Bipartisan Call to Stop U.S. and Foreign Companies from Providing Surveillance Capabilities to Repressive Governments Rep. André Carson, ...
May 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria Rep. Jim Baird, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of 92 Lawmakers Urge Support For Civilian-Led Transitional Government in Sudan Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Boyle & Kinzinger Urge Trump Administration Address Attacks in Northwest Syria Rep. André Carson, ...
May 16, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks: President Trump's Immigration Plan Deserves Congressional Support Sen. Jim Banks
May 15, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Original Co-Sponsor for the New START Treaty Improvement Act Sen. Jim Banks
May 15, 2019 Van Hollen Bipartisan Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Richard Lugar's Legacy, Pushing to Continue Global Non-Proliferation Efforts Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 14, 2019 Reps. Banks, Peters Introduce Bill to Establish Support Network to Support Servicemembers' Mental Health Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Young, Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 9, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks, Sen. Tom Cotton, Colleagues Introduce the Portable Certification of Spouses (PCS) Act of 2019 Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 8, 2019 Young, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Marking Iran Deal Withdrawal Anniversary Sen. Todd Young
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs Rep. Jim Baird, ...
May 7, 2019 Letter to Arthur Sinodinos, Ambassador of Australia - Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter In Support Of Australia After Recent Backlash from China Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 3, 2019 Senator Young Calls for Hearing on U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela Sen. Todd Young
May 2, 2019 Real Clear Defense - Venezuela: Testing the Monroe Doctrine Sen. Jim Banks
May 2, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Calls on Speaker Pelosi to Bring USMCA Up for a Vote Sen. Jim Banks
May 2, 2019 Young, Cardin Legislation Would Make Fighting Global Corruption a National Security Priority Sen. Todd Young
May 2, 2019 Cardin, Young Legislation Would Make Fighting Global Corruption a National Security Priority Sen. Todd Young, ...
April 12, 2019 Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, Merkley Renew Call for Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Sen. Todd Young, ...
April 10, 2019 Senators Markey, Rubio, Kaine and Young Introduce Legislation to Ensure Congressional Oversight of All Nuclear Technology Transfers Overseas Sen. Todd Young, ...
April 10, 2019 Congressman André Carson Joins Bicameral Effort to Repeal Muslim Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans Rep. André Carson
April 8, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks: Huawei Exploits Connectivity of Rural Communities to China's Advantage Sen. Jim Banks
April 5, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Reacts to IUPUI & MIT Cutting Ties to Chinese Government Linked Entities Sen. Jim Banks
April 4, 2019 Young Introduces Bipartisan VERDAD Act to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen. Todd Young
April 4, 2019 Letter to the President - Cornyn Urges President Not to Renew Sanctions Exemptions on Countries That Import Iranian Oil Sen. Todd Young, ...
April 3, 2019 Letter to Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs Announce Record Support for Program Sen. Jim Banks, ...
April 3, 2019 Waltz Joins Reps. Banks, Cheney, Stefanik to Introduce "Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act' Sen. Jim Banks, ...
March 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo - Reps. Levin and Lee Express Concerns over Violence Against Civil Protesters in Haiti Rep. André Carson, ...
March 20, 2019 Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Young, Merkley and Durbin Call for Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma Sen. Todd Young, ...
March 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma Sen. Todd Young, ...
March 15, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Andre Carson Rep. André Carson
March 15, 2019 Congressman André Carson Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack Rep. André Carson
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep. Jim Baird, ...
March 14, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Banks Sen. Jim Banks
March 14, 2019 Young Votes for Border Security Sen. Todd Young
March 12, 2019 Young Announces Support for Trump's National Emergency Declaration Sen. Todd Young
March 8, 2019 Letter to Michael Pompeo, Kiestjen Nielsen, Christopher Wray, Patrick Shanahan - Blumenauer, Kinzinger Lead a Letter to Federal Agencies Expressing Concern Over Slow Processing of Special Immigrant Visas Rep. André Carson, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers Sen. Todd Young, ...
March 6, 2019 Kaine & Young Introduce Bill To Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs, Formalizing End Of Gulf & Iraq Wars Sen. Todd Young, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Menendez Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Demanding Answers about Alleged Saudi and UAE Arms Transfers to Extremist Group Sen. Todd Young, ...
Feb. 19, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks' Statement on Munich Security Conference Sen. Jim Banks
Feb. 15, 2019 Congressman Carson Blasts Trump's Emergency Declaration Rep. André Carson
Feb. 14, 2019 Young Votes to Fund the Government and Increase Border Security Sen. Todd Young
Feb. 14, 2019 Young Statement on Compliance with Yemen and Global Magnitsky Act Requirements Sen. Todd Young
Feb. 8, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Encourages President Trump to Act Against Chinese Telecom Sen. Jim Banks
Feb. 7, 2019 As Deadline for Admin's Khashoggi Investigation Nears, Menendez, Young, Reed, Graham, Shaheen, Collins, Murphy Introduce Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Bill Sen. Todd Young, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Shaheen and Young Write to Secretary of State Ahead of Yemen Certification Deadline Sen. Todd Young, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Senators Jones, Portman, Ernst, Alexander, Feinstein, Fischer, Sinema & Young Introduce Trade Security Act to Reform National Security Tariff Process Sen. Todd Young, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Congressman Carson to Chair Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism Rep. André Carson
Date Title Politician
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen.Todd Young, ...
July 15, 2019 Science Committee Members Introduce Bill to Protect American Research from Cyber Attacks Rep.Jim Baird, ...
July 15, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Applauds Secretary DeVos' Actions Against Foreign Gifts to U.S. Universities Sen.Jim Banks
July 12, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Sen.Jim Banks
June 26, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks: Effort to Limit Presidential War Powers Threatens National and Global Security Sen.Jim Banks
June 26, 2019 Congressman André Carson Votes to Pass Critical Border Security Legislation Rep.André Carson
June 25, 2019 Young Secures AUMF Hearing in Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Will Oppose AUMF Amendment to NDAA Sen.Todd Young
June 24, 2019 Congressman André Carson Statement on New Iran Sanctions Rep.André Carson
June 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Dr. Bucshon Sends Letter to Secretary Perdue in Support of Hoosier Farmers Rep.André Carson, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 18, 2019 Menendez Officially Starts Process for Senate to Block Trump Admin's Proposed Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 14, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services and Russell Vought, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter to Trump Administration on Proposed Cuts to Child Migrant Services Rep.André Carson, ...
June 13, 2019 NDAA Compromised by Political Posturin Sen.Jim Banks
June 11, 2019 Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 11, 2019 Kaine Jones Rubio, Menendez To Introduce Legislation In Support of Central American Women and Children Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 10, 2019 Shaheen & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 10, 2019 Young and Murphy Resolution to Force Vote on Saudi Arms Sale Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 5, 2019 Reed, Menendez, Graham, Paul, Murphy, Leahy, Young Announce 22 Joint Resolutions to Block Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE without Congressional Approval Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures Rep.André Carson, ...
May 29, 2019 Congressman Carson Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Duck Boat Safety Rep.André Carson
May 29, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Andre Carson Rep.André Carson
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 23, 2019 Congressman Baird Votes to Help Hoosier Families Save More for Retirement Rep.Jim Baird
May 23, 2019 Young, Murphy Condemn Houthi Theft of Food Aid in Yemen Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 22, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Retirement Accounts from Investing in Companies from China & Russia Sen.Jim Banks
May 22, 2019 Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Daniel Coats, Director of Intelligence - Rep. Malinowski Leads Bipartisan Call to Stop U.S. and Foreign Companies from Providing Surveillance Capabilities to Repressive Governments Rep.André Carson, ...
May 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria Rep.Jim Baird, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of 92 Lawmakers Urge Support For Civilian-Led Transitional Government in Sudan Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Boyle & Kinzinger Urge Trump Administration Address Attacks in Northwest Syria Rep.André Carson, ...
May 16, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks: President Trump's Immigration Plan Deserves Congressional Support Sen.Jim Banks
May 15, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Original Co-Sponsor for the New START Treaty Improvement Act Sen.Jim Banks
May 15, 2019 Van Hollen Bipartisan Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Richard Lugar's Legacy, Pushing to Continue Global Non-Proliferation Efforts Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 14, 2019 Reps. Banks, Peters Introduce Bill to Establish Support Network to Support Servicemembers' Mental Health Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Young, Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 9, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks, Sen. Tom Cotton, Colleagues Introduce the Portable Certification of Spouses (PCS) Act of 2019 Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 8, 2019 Young, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Marking Iran Deal Withdrawal Anniversary Sen.Todd Young
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs Rep.Jim Baird, ...
May 7, 2019 Letter to Arthur Sinodinos, Ambassador of Australia - Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter In Support Of Australia After Recent Backlash from China Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 3, 2019 Senator Young Calls for Hearing on U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela Sen.Todd Young
May 2, 2019 Real Clear Defense - Venezuela: Testing the Monroe Doctrine Sen.Jim Banks
May 2, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Calls on Speaker Pelosi to Bring USMCA Up for a Vote Sen.Jim Banks
May 2, 2019 Young, Cardin Legislation Would Make Fighting Global Corruption a National Security Priority Sen.Todd Young
May 2, 2019 Cardin, Young Legislation Would Make Fighting Global Corruption a National Security Priority Sen.Todd Young, ...
April 12, 2019 Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, Merkley Renew Call for Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Sen.Todd Young, ...
April 10, 2019 Senators Markey, Rubio, Kaine and Young Introduce Legislation to Ensure Congressional Oversight of All Nuclear Technology Transfers Overseas Sen.Todd Young, ...
April 10, 2019 Congressman André Carson Joins Bicameral Effort to Repeal Muslim Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans Rep.André Carson
April 8, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks: Huawei Exploits Connectivity of Rural Communities to China's Advantage Sen.Jim Banks
April 5, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Reacts to IUPUI & MIT Cutting Ties to Chinese Government Linked Entities Sen.Jim Banks
April 4, 2019 Young Introduces Bipartisan VERDAD Act to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen.Todd Young
April 4, 2019 Letter to the President - Cornyn Urges President Not to Renew Sanctions Exemptions on Countries That Import Iranian Oil Sen.Todd Young, ...
April 3, 2019 Letter to Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs Announce Record Support for Program Sen.Jim Banks, ...
April 3, 2019 Waltz Joins Reps. Banks, Cheney, Stefanik to Introduce "Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act' Sen.Jim Banks, ...
March 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo - Reps. Levin and Lee Express Concerns over Violence Against Civil Protesters in Haiti Rep.André Carson, ...
March 20, 2019 Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Young, Merkley and Durbin Call for Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma Sen.Todd Young, ...
March 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma Sen.Todd Young, ...
March 15, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Andre Carson Rep.André Carson
March 15, 2019 Congressman André Carson Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack Rep.André Carson
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep.Jim Baird, ...
March 14, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Banks Sen.Jim Banks
March 14, 2019 Young Votes for Border Security Sen.Todd Young
March 12, 2019 Young Announces Support for Trump's National Emergency Declaration Sen.Todd Young
March 8, 2019 Letter to Michael Pompeo, Kiestjen Nielsen, Christopher Wray, Patrick Shanahan - Blumenauer, Kinzinger Lead a Letter to Federal Agencies Expressing Concern Over Slow Processing of Special Immigrant Visas Rep.André Carson, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers Sen.Todd Young, ...
March 6, 2019 Kaine & Young Introduce Bill To Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs, Formalizing End Of Gulf & Iraq Wars Sen.Todd Young, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Menendez Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Demanding Answers about Alleged Saudi and UAE Arms Transfers to Extremist Group Sen.Todd Young, ...
Feb. 19, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks' Statement on Munich Security Conference Sen.Jim Banks
Feb. 15, 2019 Congressman Carson Blasts Trump's Emergency Declaration Rep.André Carson
Feb. 14, 2019 Young Votes to Fund the Government and Increase Border Security Sen.Todd Young
Feb. 14, 2019 Young Statement on Compliance with Yemen and Global Magnitsky Act Requirements Sen.Todd Young
Feb. 8, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Encourages President Trump to Act Against Chinese Telecom Sen.Jim Banks
Feb. 7, 2019 As Deadline for Admin's Khashoggi Investigation Nears, Menendez, Young, Reed, Graham, Shaheen, Collins, Murphy Introduce Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Bill Sen.Todd Young, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Shaheen and Young Write to Secretary of State Ahead of Yemen Certification Deadline Sen.Todd Young, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Senators Jones, Portman, Ernst, Alexander, Feinstein, Fischer, Sinema & Young Introduce Trade Security Act to Reform National Security Tariff Process Sen.Todd Young, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Congressman Carson to Chair Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism Rep.André Carson
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