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July 28, 2014 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2014 Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2014 Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement Act of 2013 Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2014 House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 8, 2014 Social Media Working Group Act of 2014 Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 30, 2014 Thompson Announces Participation in House Social Media Challenge Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 25, 2014 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - How Data Mining Threatens Student Privacy Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 22, 2014 Thompson Statement on USA FREEDOM Act Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 21, 2014 Hearing of the Counterterrorism & Intelligence and Cybersecurity Subcommittee and the Infrastructure Protection & Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House National Security Committee - Assessing Persistent and Emerging Cyber Threats to the U.S. Homeland Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 15, 2014 Wicker Responds to FCC Vote on "Open Internet' Proceeding Sen. Roger Wicker
May 8, 2014 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP): Threat to Critical Infrastructure Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 30, 2014 TSA Body Scanners Must be Utilized Effectively Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
April 11, 2014 Letter to Tom Wheeler, Chairman of Federal Communications Commission - 77 House Members Call for FCC to Open Auction for Spectrum Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
April 4, 2014 Letter to Lawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Answers from Administration on Internet Transition Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
March 21, 2014 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - NASA Space Launch System and Orion Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
March 12, 2014 Wicker: American People Are Not Getting a Balanced View of Progress in Afghanistan Sen. Roger Wicker
March 11, 2014 Wicker Pushes to Keep Foreign Radio Services Open Sen. Roger Wicker
Feb. 25, 2014 Letter to Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - FCC's Multi-Market Study of Critical Information Needs Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Feb. 19, 2014 Wicker Statement on FCC's "Open Internet' Rule Announcement Sen. Roger Wicker
Jan. 15, 2014 Homeland Security Subcommittee Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Jan. 14, 2014 Wicker, Thune Statement on Net Neutrality Decision Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Dec. 16, 2013 Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House and Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House - Hold Immediate Classified Briefing on Sensitive IT Documents Subpoenaed by Issa Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Dec. 11, 2013 McCaul, Meehan, Thompson, Clarke Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Nov. 19, 2013 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 19, 2013 Wicker: No Foreign Gov't GPS Systems on U.S. Soil Sen. Roger Wicker
Oct. 30, 2013 Hearing of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Emergency Management Rep. Bennie Thompson
Oct. 11, 2013 Letter to Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz - Back Pay for Furloughed National Lab Employees Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Sept. 24, 2013 Letter to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Electronic Health Records Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Sept. 18, 2013 Washington Times - Future of U.S. Leadership, Vitality of Aerospace Industry Hinge on Budget Solutions Sen. Roger Wicker
Sept. 11, 2013 Wicker Statement on Wireless Interoperability Settlement Sen. Roger Wicker
Aug. 5, 2013 Wicker Champions New Initiatives for Classroom Success Sen. Roger Wicker
July 26, 2013 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Limitations of NSA Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 18, 2013 Letter to Lawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, Department of Commerce - Spectrum Management Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
July 18, 2013 Hearing of the House Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee - Oversight of Executive Order 13636 and Development of the Cybersecurity Framework Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 18, 2013 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - India Intellectual Property Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
May 23, 2013 Wicker, Begich, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan NOAA Corps Amendments Act Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
May 9, 2013 Smith, Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Science Laureate Position Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
May 8, 2013 Hirono, Wicker, Lofgren, Smith Introduce Bill To Create A Science Laureate of the United States Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
April 18, 2013 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Rep. Bennie Thompson
Oct. 2, 2012 Cross-Border Tunnel Detection Tech Needs Further Development and Oversight Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 26, 2012 Wicker Statement on Leadership Changes at Stennis Sen. Roger Wicker
Sept. 12, 2012 Hearing of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Resilient Communications: Current Challenges and Future Advancements" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 12, 2012 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "The EMP: Examining the Consequences" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Aug. 3, 2012 Wicker Statement on Additional Disclosures of Classified Intelligence Information Sen. Roger Wicker
Aug. 1, 2012 Sens. Sherrod Brown, Roger Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen and Expand Pediatric Research Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
July 26, 2012 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Does DHS have an Effective and Efficient Nuclear Detection Strategy?" Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 26, 2012 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 24, 2012 Hearing of the Oversight, Investigations, and Management Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - America is Under Cyber Attack: Why Urgent Action is Needed Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 18, 2012 Joint Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee and the House Homeland Security Committee - Markup of H.R. 3674 - the PRECISE Act of 2011 Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 16, 2012 Roll Call - Thompson: Nation Needs to Be Proactive on Cybersecurity Rep. Bennie Thompson
March 28, 2012 Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee - Markup of HR 2179, HR 2764, HR 3140, HR 3563 Rep. Bennie Thompson
Jan. 10, 2012 Cyber Security Guidance Available - But Must Be In Industry Planning Documents Rep. Bennie Thompson
Dec. 14, 2011 Letter to Robert A. Niblock, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Lowe's Companies, Inc. Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Dec. 6, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Hearing on Draft Legislative Proposal on Cybersecurity" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Dec. 6, 2011 Hearing of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Jihadist Use of Social Media - How to Prevent Terrorism and Preserve Innovation" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 19, 2011 Homeland Security Today - Thompson Introduces New Cybersecurity Bill Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter Approaches to Spur Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job Creation and Strengthe Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2011 Hearing of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Ensuring Coordination and Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices Within the Department of Homeland Security Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 9, 2011 Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with Respect to Regulating the Internet and Broadband Industry Practices Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 3, 2011 Hearing of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part III" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Oct. 24, 2011 Wicker Congratulates Stennis on 50 Years Sen. Roger Wicker
Oct. 20, 2011 Senators Recognize Contributions of Stennis Space Center to Gulf Coast Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Oct. 6, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Cloud Computing: What are the Security Implications?" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 23, 2011 Letter to The Honroable John A. Boehner Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 22, 2011 Hearing of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 27, 2011 Letter to Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Applying Retrospective Review Towards Net Neutrality Order and Pursuing Cost Benefit Analysis Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
July 26, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "The Last Line of Defense: Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism... Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 24, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Examining the Homeland Security Impact of the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal" Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 24, 2011 Wicker Honored with Rural Cellular Association's "Congressional Leadership Award" Sen. Roger Wicker
May 26, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Unlocking the SAFETY Act's Potential to Promote Technology and Combat Terrorism" Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 12, 2011 Thompson on White House Cybersecurity Proposal Rep. Bennie Thompson
March 30, 2011 Broadcasting & Cable: King: Now is Time to Reallocate D Block Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
March 17, 2011 Congressman Thompson Opposes Republican Cuts to Public Radio Rep. Bennie Thompson
March 15, 2011 Hearing of the Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Strengthening the Border -- Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and Technology" Rep. Bennie Thompson
Dec. 21, 2010 Wicker Statement on FCC Decision to Impose Regulations on Internet Sen. Roger Wicker
Date Title Politician
July 28, 2014 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2014 Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2014 Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement Act of 2013 Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2014 House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 8, 2014 Social Media Working Group Act of 2014 Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 30, 2014 Thompson Announces Participation in House Social Media Challenge Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 25, 2014 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - How Data Mining Threatens Student Privacy Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 22, 2014 Thompson Statement on USA FREEDOM Act Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 21, 2014 Hearing of the Counterterrorism & Intelligence and Cybersecurity Subcommittee and the Infrastructure Protection & Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House National Security Committee - Assessing Persistent and Emerging Cyber Threats to the U.S. Homeland Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 15, 2014 Wicker Responds to FCC Vote on "Open Internet' Proceeding Sen.Roger Wicker
May 8, 2014 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP): Threat to Critical Infrastructure Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 30, 2014 TSA Body Scanners Must be Utilized Effectively Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
April 11, 2014 Letter to Tom Wheeler, Chairman of Federal Communications Commission - 77 House Members Call for FCC to Open Auction for Spectrum Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
April 4, 2014 Letter to Lawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Answers from Administration on Internet Transition Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
March 21, 2014 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - NASA Space Launch System and Orion Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
March 12, 2014 Wicker: American People Are Not Getting a Balanced View of Progress in Afghanistan Sen.Roger Wicker
March 11, 2014 Wicker Pushes to Keep Foreign Radio Services Open Sen.Roger Wicker
Feb. 25, 2014 Letter to Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - FCC's Multi-Market Study of Critical Information Needs Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Feb. 19, 2014 Wicker Statement on FCC's "Open Internet' Rule Announcement Sen.Roger Wicker
Jan. 15, 2014 Homeland Security Subcommittee Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Jan. 14, 2014 Wicker, Thune Statement on Net Neutrality Decision Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Dec. 16, 2013 Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House and Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House - Hold Immediate Classified Briefing on Sensitive IT Documents Subpoenaed by Issa Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Dec. 11, 2013 McCaul, Meehan, Thompson, Clarke Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Nov. 19, 2013 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 19, 2013 Wicker: No Foreign Gov't GPS Systems on U.S. Soil Sen.Roger Wicker
Oct. 30, 2013 Hearing of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Emergency Management Rep.Bennie Thompson
Oct. 11, 2013 Letter to Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz - Back Pay for Furloughed National Lab Employees Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Sept. 24, 2013 Letter to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Electronic Health Records Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Sept. 18, 2013 Washington Times - Future of U.S. Leadership, Vitality of Aerospace Industry Hinge on Budget Solutions Sen.Roger Wicker
Sept. 11, 2013 Wicker Statement on Wireless Interoperability Settlement Sen.Roger Wicker
Aug. 5, 2013 Wicker Champions New Initiatives for Classroom Success Sen.Roger Wicker
July 26, 2013 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Limitations of NSA Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 18, 2013 Letter to Lawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, Department of Commerce - Spectrum Management Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
July 18, 2013 Hearing of the House Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee - Oversight of Executive Order 13636 and Development of the Cybersecurity Framework Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 18, 2013 Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - India Intellectual Property Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
May 23, 2013 Wicker, Begich, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan NOAA Corps Amendments Act Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
May 9, 2013 Smith, Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Science Laureate Position Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
May 8, 2013 Hirono, Wicker, Lofgren, Smith Introduce Bill To Create A Science Laureate of the United States Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
April 18, 2013 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Rep.Bennie Thompson
Oct. 2, 2012 Cross-Border Tunnel Detection Tech Needs Further Development and Oversight Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 26, 2012 Wicker Statement on Leadership Changes at Stennis Sen.Roger Wicker
Sept. 12, 2012 Hearing of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Resilient Communications: Current Challenges and Future Advancements" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 12, 2012 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "The EMP: Examining the Consequences" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Aug. 3, 2012 Wicker Statement on Additional Disclosures of Classified Intelligence Information Sen.Roger Wicker
Aug. 1, 2012 Sens. Sherrod Brown, Roger Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen and Expand Pediatric Research Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
July 26, 2012 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Does DHS have an Effective and Efficient Nuclear Detection Strategy?" Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 26, 2012 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 24, 2012 Hearing of the Oversight, Investigations, and Management Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - America is Under Cyber Attack: Why Urgent Action is Needed Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 18, 2012 Joint Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee and the House Homeland Security Committee - Markup of H.R. 3674 - the PRECISE Act of 2011 Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 16, 2012 Roll Call - Thompson: Nation Needs to Be Proactive on Cybersecurity Rep.Bennie Thompson
March 28, 2012 Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee - Markup of HR 2179, HR 2764, HR 3140, HR 3563 Rep.Bennie Thompson
Jan. 10, 2012 Cyber Security Guidance Available - But Must Be In Industry Planning Documents Rep.Bennie Thompson
Dec. 14, 2011 Letter to Robert A. Niblock, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Lowe's Companies, Inc. Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Dec. 6, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Hearing on Draft Legislative Proposal on Cybersecurity" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Dec. 6, 2011 Hearing of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Jihadist Use of Social Media - How to Prevent Terrorism and Preserve Innovation" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 19, 2011 Homeland Security Today - Thompson Introduces New Cybersecurity Bill Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter Approaches to Spur Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job Creation and Strengthe Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2011 Hearing of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Ensuring Coordination and Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices Within the Department of Homeland Security Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 9, 2011 Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with Respect to Regulating the Internet and Broadband Industry Practices Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 3, 2011 Hearing of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part III" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Oct. 24, 2011 Wicker Congratulates Stennis on 50 Years Sen.Roger Wicker
Oct. 20, 2011 Senators Recognize Contributions of Stennis Space Center to Gulf Coast Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Oct. 6, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Cloud Computing: What are the Security Implications?" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 23, 2011 Letter to The Honroable John A. Boehner Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 22, 2011 Hearing of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 27, 2011 Letter to Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Applying Retrospective Review Towards Net Neutrality Order and Pursuing Cost Benefit Analysis Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
July 26, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "The Last Line of Defense: Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism... Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 24, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Examining the Homeland Security Impact of the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal" Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 24, 2011 Wicker Honored with Rural Cellular Association's "Congressional Leadership Award" Sen.Roger Wicker
May 26, 2011 Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Unlocking the SAFETY Act's Potential to Promote Technology and Combat Terrorism" Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 12, 2011 Thompson on White House Cybersecurity Proposal Rep.Bennie Thompson
March 30, 2011 Broadcasting & Cable: King: Now is Time to Reallocate D Block Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
March 17, 2011 Congressman Thompson Opposes Republican Cuts to Public Radio Rep.Bennie Thompson
March 15, 2011 Hearing of the Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - "Strengthening the Border -- Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and Technology" Rep.Bennie Thompson
Dec. 21, 2010 Wicker Statement on FCC Decision to Impose Regulations on Internet Sen.Roger Wicker
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