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June 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce More than $50,000 to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Join Maryland Attorney General Frosh's COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - In New Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Carranza, Sens. Brown, Schumer, Cardin, and Shaheen Lead All 47 Senate Democrats in Calling for Urgently-Needed Improvements to Streamline and Simplify Current, Onerous Process for Smaller Businesses Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Pressing for Expanded Access to Affordable Health Care in Any Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 11, 2020 Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 11, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Shaheen and Hassan Urge Senate Leadership to Provide Much-Needed Relief for Higher Education Institutions in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Another 1.5 million workers have filed for unemployment insurance. While claims are decreasing, even the 12th worst week of this crisis outdoes the worst week for job losses in over 50 years. This isn't mission accomplished. Senate GOP should act on the #HeroesAct now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "An estimated 40,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and hundreds of employees have died. We must address these outbreaks. I thank @COVIDOversight for its briefing today to #ProtectPatients and frontline heroes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has 2 million coronavirus infections & represents 25% of the world's cases. This pandemic is far from over, even as states open up. Action is still needed to defeat this pandemic. I continue to urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is failing service members. Not only is it wrong to politicize the National Guard and use them to put down peaceful protests, but his orders have taken a toll on those who have sworn an oath to protect Americans & uphold the Constitution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $445,000 for Infrastructure Investments on Maryland's Eastern Shore Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty Rep. Andy Harris
June 10, 2020 Baltimore Federal Delegation Members Announce More Than $2.3 Million for STEM Education Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Since Memorial Day, nine states that prematurely relaxed stay-at-home orders have now seen a spike in coronavirus hospitalizations. We must remember that this pandemic isn't over and more must be done to defeat it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces an eviction crisis during this pandemic, and millions of Americans are at risk of losing housing. I thank @FSCDems for examining this issue closely during its hearing today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Secretaries Esper and Pompeo on Recently Announced Arms Sales Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Sarbanes Joins Bipartisan Call for Emergency USPS Funding Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support Umms' Response to Covid-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19 Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @UMMS continues to play an important leadership role in coordinating our state's response to COVID-19. Today our Delegation announced nearly $19M in federal funding to help cover the significant costs associated with this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Van Hollen, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect Consumers Holding Corporations Accountable in The Courts Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Duckworth Demands GAO Immediately Reviews Safety of Rubber Bullets Being Used on Peaceful Protesters Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits? Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 9, 2020 NEWSLETTER: The Justice in Policing Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to Lawrence Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Press Gov. Hogan to Fix Unemployment Insurance System and Deliver Urgently Needed Economic Relief to Marylanders Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than two-thirds of Americans agree the killing of George Floyd represents a broad problem in the treatment of African Americans by law enforcement. There is a clear need for reform, which is why the House is advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020 Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Trone Announce $200,000 in Federal Funding for Allegany County Makerspace Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch Mc Connell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate and The Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader of The United States Senate - Van Hollen, Kaine, Gillibrand Call on Senate Leadership to Support Digital News Outlets Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 8, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Booker, Harris in Introducing Justice in Policing Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
June 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce More than $50,000 to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Join Maryland Attorney General Frosh's COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - In New Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Carranza, Sens. Brown, Schumer, Cardin, and Shaheen Lead All 47 Senate Democrats in Calling for Urgently-Needed Improvements to Streamline and Simplify Current, Onerous Process for Smaller Businesses Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Pressing for Expanded Access to Affordable Health Care in Any Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 11, 2020 Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 11, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Shaheen and Hassan Urge Senate Leadership to Provide Much-Needed Relief for Higher Education Institutions in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Another 1.5 million workers have filed for unemployment insurance. While claims are decreasing, even the 12th worst week of this crisis outdoes the worst week for job losses in over 50 years. This isn't mission accomplished. Senate GOP should act on the #HeroesAct now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "An estimated 40,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and hundreds of employees have died. We must address these outbreaks. I thank @COVIDOversight for its briefing today to #ProtectPatients and frontline heroes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has 2 million coronavirus infections & represents 25% of the world's cases. This pandemic is far from over, even as states open up. Action is still needed to defeat this pandemic. I continue to urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is failing service members. Not only is it wrong to politicize the National Guard and use them to put down peaceful protests, but his orders have taken a toll on those who have sworn an oath to protect Americans & uphold the Constitution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $445,000 for Infrastructure Investments on Maryland's Eastern Shore Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty Rep.Andy Harris
June 10, 2020 Baltimore Federal Delegation Members Announce More Than $2.3 Million for STEM Education Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Since Memorial Day, nine states that prematurely relaxed stay-at-home orders have now seen a spike in coronavirus hospitalizations. We must remember that this pandemic isn't over and more must be done to defeat it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces an eviction crisis during this pandemic, and millions of Americans are at risk of losing housing. I thank @FSCDems for examining this issue closely during its hearing today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Secretaries Esper and Pompeo on Recently Announced Arms Sales Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Sarbanes Joins Bipartisan Call for Emergency USPS Funding Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support Umms' Response to Covid-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19 Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @UMMS continues to play an important leadership role in coordinating our state's response to COVID-19. Today our Delegation announced nearly $19M in federal funding to help cover the significant costs associated with this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Van Hollen, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect Consumers Holding Corporations Accountable in The Courts Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Duckworth Demands GAO Immediately Reviews Safety of Rubber Bullets Being Used on Peaceful Protesters Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits? Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 9, 2020 NEWSLETTER: The Justice in Policing Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to Lawrence Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Press Gov. Hogan to Fix Unemployment Insurance System and Deliver Urgently Needed Economic Relief to Marylanders Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than two-thirds of Americans agree the killing of George Floyd represents a broad problem in the treatment of African Americans by law enforcement. There is a clear need for reform, which is why the House is advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020 Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Trone Announce $200,000 in Federal Funding for Allegany County Makerspace Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch Mc Connell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate and The Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader of The United States Senate - Van Hollen, Kaine, Gillibrand Call on Senate Leadership to Support Digital News Outlets Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 8, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Booker, Harris in Introducing Justice in Policing Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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