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March 8, 2021 Pallone Highlights Aid Delivered to New Jersey's Fishing Communities Rep. Frank Pallone
March 8, 2021 RealClearEnergy - America's Energy Policy Should be "All of the Above" Not "Everything But" Rep. Ron Estes, ...
March 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senators Warner and Kaine Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia Sen. Mike Lee, ...
March 8, 2021 Reps. Peters, Vargas, Ruiz, Levin, Jacobs, and Issa Introduce Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act Rep. Scott Peters
March 8, 2021 Hoyer Participates in Virtual Townhall with CASA Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2021 Davis, House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills to Grow Biofuels Markets Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 8, 2021 REPS. VARGAS, PETERS, RUIZ, LEVIN, JACOBS, AND ISSA INTRODUCE BORDER WATER QUALITY RESTORATION AND PROTECTION ACT Rep. Juan Vargas
March 8, 2021 Bennet, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Promote Use of Wind Energy Sen. Michael Bennet
March 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senators Warner and Kaine Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine
March 8, 2021 Trahan, LaHood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Wastewater and Stormwater Overflows Rep. Lori Trahan
March 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Sens. Warner and Kaine and Rep. Elaine Luria Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia Sen. Mark Warner
March 8, 2021 SENATOR MARKEY APPLAUDS COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR VINEYARD WIND OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT Sen. Ed Markey
March 6, 2021 Democrats Reject Derecho Aid In $1.9T Spending Bill Sen. Lisa Murkowski
March 6, 2021 Grassley: Partisan "COVID' Spending Bill Comes With Cost Sen. Lisa Murkowski
March 5, 2021 Letter to Honorable Rebecca Slaughter, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Fights to Protect Texans Against Scams After Texas Winter Storm Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
March 5, 2021 Norton Meets with Biden, Buttigieg to Discuss Transportation and Infrastructure Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Stewart Joins Utah Delegation and Sends a Letter to President Biden to Protect Our National Monuments Rep. Clarence Owens, ...
March 5, 2021 Letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas - VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, WARNER, KAINE URGE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO ENSURE THAT SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ARE ABLE TO HIRE THE SEASONAL WORKFORCE THEY NEED Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2021 Letter to Energy Secretary Granholm - Golden Pushes New Energy Secretary for Review of NECEC Presidential Permit Rep. Jared Golden
March 5, 2021 Speaker Bedke, my door is always open Rep. Mike Simpson
March 5, 2021 Pallone Introduces the CLEAN Future Act, Comprehensive Legislation to Combat the Climate Crisis Rep. Frank Pallone
March 5, 2021 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 5, 2021 Letter to Chairman Joe Manchin and Ranking Member John Barrasso - Energy Committee Grants Sen. Marshall Request to Hold Hearing on Kansas Energy Issues Sen. Roger Marshall
March 5, 2021 Bennet Secures Investigation into Federal Government's Role in Spread of COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities Sen. Michael Bennet
March 5, 2021 Klobuchar, Bennet, Blumenauer Introduce Legislation to Promote Use of Wind Energy Sen. Amy Klobuchar
March 4, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 4, 2021 Letter to Bill Magness, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, House Energy and Commerce Committee Call for Briefing with ERCOT Following Massive Power Grid Failures Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, ...
March 4, 2021 Crapo, Risch Join 25 Colleagues to Support Fair Access to Banking Sen. Mike Crapo
March 4, 2021 Letter to President Biden - Stauber Urges President Biden to Empower Minnesota's Miners to Responsibly Develop Critical Minerals in Duluth Complex Rep. Pete Stauber
March 4, 2021 Heinrich Votes To Advance Haaland Confirmation Sen. Martin Heinrich
March 4, 2021 Congressman Gonzalez Announces Usda Disaster Designation for Hidalgo, Duval, Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Live Oak Counties Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
March 4, 2021 Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Montana Energy Manufacturing Jobs Sen. Steve Daines
March 4, 2021 DOE Deputy Secretary Nominee Commits to Wyden to Improve Power Grid Resiliency Sen. Ron Wyden
March 4, 2021 Daines Votes No on Haaland for Interior, Urges Colleagues to Oppose Nomination during Full Senate Vote Sen. Steve Daines
March 4, 2021 Costa Statement on Re-Introduction of Dream and Promise Act, Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep. Jim Costa
March 4, 2021 Padilla named to Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittees Sen. Alex Padilla
March 4, 2021 Sen. Cruz Applauds Expedited USDA Disaster Declaration for 23 Texas Counties Sen. Ted Cruz
March 4, 2021 RI Nets Over $8.75 Million for Conservation, Fish, and Wildlife Restoration & Outdoor Recreation Sen. Jack Reed
March 4, 2021 Feinstein, Casten Introduce Bill to Reduce Climate Change Risk in Financial System Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 4, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Mast Urges President To Include $725 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget Rep. Brian Mast
March 4, 2021 Simpson Cosponsors the Grizzly Bear State Management Act Rep. Mike Simpson
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Water and Infrastructure Priorities with Mississippi River Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Va. & Md. Senators Urge Biden Administration to Ensure that Seafood Processors are Able to Hire the Seasonal Workforce They Need Sen. Mark Warner
March 4, 2021 Carbajal, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Farmworker Focused Immigration Proposal Rep. Salud Carbajal
March 4, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Advocates for Increased West Virginia Energy Exports to Create Jobs, Protect Energy Workers in First Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing Rep. Carol Miller
March 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Va. & Md. Senators Urge Biden Administration to Ensure that Seafood Processors are Able to Hire the Seasonal Workforce They Need Sen. Mark Warner
March 4, 2021 Reps. Cleaver, Tlaib Introduce RESPOND Act With Senator Merkley Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
March 4, 2021 Casten, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Reduce Climate Change Risk in Financial System Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 4, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 4, 2021 Cortez Masto Introduces Bills to Protect Ruby Mountains, Ruby Lake, and Other Public Lands from Oil and Gas Leasing Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
March 4, 2021 Reps. Tlaib, Cleaver Introduce RESPOND Act With Senator Merkley Rep. Rashida Tlaib
March 4, 2021 Hawaii Congressional Delegation Introduces Bill to Study Potential for a National Forest in Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 4, 2021 Senator Reverend Warnock: Over 600 Food and Farm Leaders Support the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act in the Next COVID-19 Assistance Package Sen. Raphael Warnock
March 4, 2021 Barrasso: Rep. Haaland's Extreme Policy Views & Lack of Substantive Answers Disqualify Her to Lead Interior Sen. John Barrasso
March 4, 2021 Barrasso: Mr. Turk Must Prioritize Policies that Include Energy Production from Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, & Uranium Sen. John Barrasso
March 4, 2021 Senator Crabtree -- I respectfully disagree Rep. Mike Simpson
March 4, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Diaz-Balart, Hastings Lead Letter to President Biden for Everglades Restoration Funding Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
March 4, 2021 Wicker, Hyde-Smith Want No U.S. Taxpayer Dollars For Paris Climate Accord Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
March 4, 2021 Hoeven Joins Thune, Klobuchar in Urging Investigation of Ocean Carrier Violations Sen. John Hoeven
March 4, 2021 Congressman Cohen Attends Natural Resources Committee Hearing on the Impact of Climate Change on Insular Areas Rep. Steve Cohen
March 4, 2021 Congresswoman McClain Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Great Lakes Winter Commerce Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
March 4, 2021 Hawaii Congressional Delegation Introduces Bill to Study Potential for a National Forest in Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 3, 2021 Cantwell, Collins Introduce Bill to Restore Native Plants in National Parks Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 3, 2021 Lofgren, Newhouse Introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
March 3, 2021 Boozman Warns Reconciliation Bill Could Mean Massive Cuts in Farm Support Programs Sen. John Boozman
March 3, 2021 Blunt Rochester Secures Key Provisions in Democratic Clean Energy Package Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
March 3, 2021 House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills to Grow Biofuels Markets Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
March 3, 2021 Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Legislation to Showcase Environmental Benefits of Biofuels Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 3, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Shawn Benge, Deputy Director of The National Park Service - Ruiz Leads Charge for Joshua Tree National Park Upgrades Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 3, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joe Manchin III, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Honorable John Barrasso, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Bennet, Hickenlooper Request Senate Hearing on the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
March 3, 2021 Sen. Cramer Presses Environmental Quality Nominee on Dakota Access Pipeline, Previous Work involving Pipelines at EPW Nominations Hearing Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 3, 2021 Manchin, Capito Announce $11.5 Million to Protect West Virginia Wildlife Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
March 3, 2021 Sen. Cruz: It Will Be The Biden Administration's Fault If Putin's Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is Completed Sen. Ted Cruz
March 3, 2021 Capito, Manchin Announce $11.5 Million to Protect West Virginia Wildlife Sen. Shelley Capito
March 3, 2021 Young, Baldwin, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act Sen. Todd Young
Date Title Politician
March 8, 2021 Pallone Highlights Aid Delivered to New Jersey's Fishing Communities Rep.Frank Pallone
March 8, 2021 RealClearEnergy - America's Energy Policy Should be "All of the Above" Not "Everything But" Rep.Ron Estes, ...
March 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senators Warner and Kaine Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia Sen.Mike Lee, ...
March 8, 2021 Reps. Peters, Vargas, Ruiz, Levin, Jacobs, and Issa Introduce Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act Rep.Scott Peters
March 8, 2021 Hoyer Participates in Virtual Townhall with CASA Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2021 Davis, House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills to Grow Biofuels Markets Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 8, 2021 REPS. VARGAS, PETERS, RUIZ, LEVIN, JACOBS, AND ISSA INTRODUCE BORDER WATER QUALITY RESTORATION AND PROTECTION ACT Rep.Juan Vargas
March 8, 2021 Bennet, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Promote Use of Wind Energy Sen.Michael Bennet
March 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senators Warner and Kaine Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia Sen.Tim Kaine
March 8, 2021 Trahan, LaHood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Wastewater and Stormwater Overflows Rep.Lori Trahan
March 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Sens. Warner and Kaine and Rep. Elaine Luria Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia Sen.Mark Warner
March 8, 2021 SENATOR MARKEY APPLAUDS COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR VINEYARD WIND OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT Sen.Ed Markey
March 6, 2021 Democrats Reject Derecho Aid In $1.9T Spending Bill Sen.Lisa Murkowski
March 6, 2021 Grassley: Partisan "COVID' Spending Bill Comes With Cost Sen.Lisa Murkowski
March 5, 2021 Letter to Honorable Rebecca Slaughter, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Fights to Protect Texans Against Scams After Texas Winter Storm Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
March 5, 2021 Norton Meets with Biden, Buttigieg to Discuss Transportation and Infrastructure Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Stewart Joins Utah Delegation and Sends a Letter to President Biden to Protect Our National Monuments Rep.Clarence Owens, ...
March 5, 2021 Letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas - VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, WARNER, KAINE URGE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO ENSURE THAT SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ARE ABLE TO HIRE THE SEASONAL WORKFORCE THEY NEED Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2021 Letter to Energy Secretary Granholm - Golden Pushes New Energy Secretary for Review of NECEC Presidential Permit Rep.Jared Golden
March 5, 2021 Speaker Bedke, my door is always open Rep.Mike Simpson
March 5, 2021 Pallone Introduces the CLEAN Future Act, Comprehensive Legislation to Combat the Climate Crisis Rep.Frank Pallone
March 5, 2021 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 5, 2021 Letter to Chairman Joe Manchin and Ranking Member John Barrasso - Energy Committee Grants Sen. Marshall Request to Hold Hearing on Kansas Energy Issues Sen.Roger Marshall
March 5, 2021 Bennet Secures Investigation into Federal Government's Role in Spread of COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities Sen.Michael Bennet
March 5, 2021 Klobuchar, Bennet, Blumenauer Introduce Legislation to Promote Use of Wind Energy Sen.Amy Klobuchar
March 4, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 4, 2021 Letter to Bill Magness, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, House Energy and Commerce Committee Call for Briefing with ERCOT Following Massive Power Grid Failures Rep.Lizzie Fletcher, ...
March 4, 2021 Crapo, Risch Join 25 Colleagues to Support Fair Access to Banking Sen.Mike Crapo
March 4, 2021 Letter to President Biden - Stauber Urges President Biden to Empower Minnesota's Miners to Responsibly Develop Critical Minerals in Duluth Complex Rep.Pete Stauber
March 4, 2021 Heinrich Votes To Advance Haaland Confirmation Sen.Martin Heinrich
March 4, 2021 Congressman Gonzalez Announces Usda Disaster Designation for Hidalgo, Duval, Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Live Oak Counties Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
March 4, 2021 Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Montana Energy Manufacturing Jobs Sen.Steve Daines
March 4, 2021 DOE Deputy Secretary Nominee Commits to Wyden to Improve Power Grid Resiliency Sen.Ron Wyden
March 4, 2021 Daines Votes No on Haaland for Interior, Urges Colleagues to Oppose Nomination during Full Senate Vote Sen.Steve Daines
March 4, 2021 Costa Statement on Re-Introduction of Dream and Promise Act, Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep.Jim Costa
March 4, 2021 Padilla named to Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittees Sen.Alex Padilla
March 4, 2021 Sen. Cruz Applauds Expedited USDA Disaster Declaration for 23 Texas Counties Sen.Ted Cruz
March 4, 2021 RI Nets Over $8.75 Million for Conservation, Fish, and Wildlife Restoration & Outdoor Recreation Sen.Jack Reed
March 4, 2021 Feinstein, Casten Introduce Bill to Reduce Climate Change Risk in Financial System Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 4, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Mast Urges President To Include $725 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget Rep.Brian Mast
March 4, 2021 Simpson Cosponsors the Grizzly Bear State Management Act Rep.Mike Simpson
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Water and Infrastructure Priorities with Mississippi River Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Va. & Md. Senators Urge Biden Administration to Ensure that Seafood Processors are Able to Hire the Seasonal Workforce They Need Sen.Mark Warner
March 4, 2021 Carbajal, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Farmworker Focused Immigration Proposal Rep.Salud Carbajal
March 4, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Advocates for Increased West Virginia Energy Exports to Create Jobs, Protect Energy Workers in First Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing Rep.Carol Miller
March 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Va. & Md. Senators Urge Biden Administration to Ensure that Seafood Processors are Able to Hire the Seasonal Workforce They Need Sen.Mark Warner
March 4, 2021 Reps. Cleaver, Tlaib Introduce RESPOND Act With Senator Merkley Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
March 4, 2021 Casten, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Reduce Climate Change Risk in Financial System Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 4, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 4, 2021 Cortez Masto Introduces Bills to Protect Ruby Mountains, Ruby Lake, and Other Public Lands from Oil and Gas Leasing Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
March 4, 2021 Reps. Tlaib, Cleaver Introduce RESPOND Act With Senator Merkley Rep.Rashida Tlaib
March 4, 2021 Hawaii Congressional Delegation Introduces Bill to Study Potential for a National Forest in Hawaii Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 4, 2021 Senator Reverend Warnock: Over 600 Food and Farm Leaders Support the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act in the Next COVID-19 Assistance Package Sen.Raphael Warnock
March 4, 2021 Barrasso: Rep. Haaland's Extreme Policy Views & Lack of Substantive Answers Disqualify Her to Lead Interior Sen.John Barrasso
March 4, 2021 Barrasso: Mr. Turk Must Prioritize Policies that Include Energy Production from Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, & Uranium Sen.John Barrasso
March 4, 2021 Senator Crabtree -- I respectfully disagree Rep.Mike Simpson
March 4, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Diaz-Balart, Hastings Lead Letter to President Biden for Everglades Restoration Funding Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart
March 4, 2021 Wicker, Hyde-Smith Want No U.S. Taxpayer Dollars For Paris Climate Accord Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
March 4, 2021 Hoeven Joins Thune, Klobuchar in Urging Investigation of Ocean Carrier Violations Sen.John Hoeven
March 4, 2021 Congressman Cohen Attends Natural Resources Committee Hearing on the Impact of Climate Change on Insular Areas Rep.Steve Cohen
March 4, 2021 Congresswoman McClain Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Great Lakes Winter Commerce Rep.Jack Bergman, ...
March 4, 2021 Hawaii Congressional Delegation Introduces Bill to Study Potential for a National Forest in Hawaii Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 3, 2021 Cantwell, Collins Introduce Bill to Restore Native Plants in National Parks Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 3, 2021 Lofgren, Newhouse Introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
March 3, 2021 Boozman Warns Reconciliation Bill Could Mean Massive Cuts in Farm Support Programs Sen.John Boozman
March 3, 2021 Blunt Rochester Secures Key Provisions in Democratic Clean Energy Package Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
March 3, 2021 House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills to Grow Biofuels Markets Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
March 3, 2021 Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Legislation to Showcase Environmental Benefits of Biofuels Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 3, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Shawn Benge, Deputy Director of The National Park Service - Ruiz Leads Charge for Joshua Tree National Park Upgrades Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 3, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joe Manchin III, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Honorable John Barrasso, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Bennet, Hickenlooper Request Senate Hearing on the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
March 3, 2021 Sen. Cramer Presses Environmental Quality Nominee on Dakota Access Pipeline, Previous Work involving Pipelines at EPW Nominations Hearing Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 3, 2021 Manchin, Capito Announce $11.5 Million to Protect West Virginia Wildlife Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
March 3, 2021 Sen. Cruz: It Will Be The Biden Administration's Fault If Putin's Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is Completed Sen.Ted Cruz
March 3, 2021 Capito, Manchin Announce $11.5 Million to Protect West Virginia Wildlife Sen.Shelley Capito
March 3, 2021 Young, Baldwin, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act Sen.Todd Young
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