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July 18, 2023 Durbin, Menendez, Schumer, & Gillibrand Lead Colleagues in Letter to DHS, State Urging Redesignation of Venezuela & Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2023 Chair Foxx Supports Bill to Put Students, Taxpayers Above Biden's Failed Open Border Policies Rep. Virginia Foxx
July 18, 2023 McConnell: Swift, Thorough Consideration For NDAA, Amendments Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2023 Durbin Joins Introduction Of Bipartisan Legislation To Allow Afghan Allies In The U.S. To Apply For Lawful Permanent Residence Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2023 Stefanik, Banks Introduce HALT our Adversaries Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2023 Foxx, Gallagher Open Investigation into UC Berkeley's Joint Institute Linked to Chinese Military Rep. Virginia Foxx
July 17, 2023 BIPARTISAN E&C LEADERS URGE CONGRESS TO FUND FCC'S RIP AND REPLACE PROGRAM TO SECURE U.S. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FROM CHINA Rep. Frank Pallone
July 16, 2023 "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023 Rep. Michael McCaul
July 16, 2023 Meet the Press - July 16, 2023 Sen. Dan Sullivan
July 16, 2023 Meet the Press - July 16, 2023 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 16, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) About Israel, Climate Change And Joe Manchin Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 16, 2023 State of the Union: Interview With Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Sen. Mark Kelly
July 16, 2023 JOINT HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 15, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) Rep. Steven Horsford
July 15, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
July 15, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) About Trump's Legal Jeopardy Rep. Zoe Lofgren
July 14, 2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-IL) Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 14, 2023 Risch Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation on Taiwan, Iran, Peace Corps Sen. Jim Risch
July 14, 2023 SFRC, HFAC Leadership Condemn Russia's Refusal to Extend Black Sea Grain Initiative Sen. Jim Risch
July 14, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SWIFTLY APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2023 Smith Statement on House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. Adam Smith
July 14, 2023 "This Bill Has Been Transformed into an Extremist Manifesto": Whip Clark Denounces MAGA Take Over of the NDAA Rep. Katherine Clark
July 14, 2023 Stefanik Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act Through House Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 14, 2023 Emmer: House Republicans led the way in supporting and strengthening our military Rep. Tom Emmer
July 14, 2023 Palmer Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 Rep. Gary Palmer
July 14, 2023 ROGERS APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF THE FY24 NDAA Rep. Mike Rogers
July 14, 2023 DAINES TO INTRODUCE AMENDMENTS TO FY2024 NDAA TO BOLSTER NATIONAL SECURITY, SUPPORT MONTANA SERVICE MEMBERS Sen. Steve Daines
July 14, 2023 The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Is Interviewed About Defense Bill Rep. Adam Smith
July 14, 2023 Scalise: Democrats Walked Away From Funding Our Troops Rep. Steve Scalise
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. Seth Moulton
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Sen. Ruben Gallego
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. Donald Norcross
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. Ro Khanna
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. John Garamendi
July 13, 2023 Chair Owens Leads Hearing to Tackle the Threat of Foreign Influence on College Campuses Rep. Clarence Owens
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. Joe Courtney
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Sen. Andy Kim
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep. Adam Smith
July 13, 2023 Barrasso: Pacific Island Allies are Critical to Countering China Threat Sen. John Barrasso
July 13, 2023 House Intel Committee Approves FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Mike Turner
July 13, 2023 At Coast Guard Hearing, Sen. Cruz Addresses Coast Guard's Unacceptable Response to Sexual Assault Reports, Importance of Branch's Role In Protecting Our Nation Sen. Ted Cruz
July 13, 2023 Cantwell Calls for IG Probe Into Previously Withheld Reports of Sexual Assault During Coast Guard Oversight Hearing Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 13, 2023 Menendez, Risch, Van Hollen, Romney Laud SFRC Passage of their Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023 Sen. Jim Risch
July 13, 2023 Menendez, Risch Applaud Committee Passage of Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act Sen. Jim Risch
July 13, 2023 House Intel Committee Approves FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Jim Himes
July 13, 2023 Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Katherine Clark
July 13, 2023 JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 13, 2023 Ernst, Gallagher Push Pentagon to Build "Rings of Fire" and Offset China's Missile Advantage Sen. Joni Ernst
July 13, 2023 "That's not national security. That's tyranny.": Whip Clark Condemns GOP Anti-Abortion Amendments to NDAA Rep. Katherine Clark
July 13, 2023 McConnell: To Out-Compete China, Invest In Hard Power Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 12, 2023 Booker, King, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Wastewater Testing Systems for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Sen. Cory Booker
July 12, 2023 NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION Rep. Jason Smith
July 12, 2023 ROGERS SPEAKS ON HOUSE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF FY24 NDAA Rep. Mike Rogers
July 12, 2023 Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on China-based Hackers Breach of Microsoft Servers Sen. Mark Warner
July 12, 2023 Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Concealed Sexual Assault Investigation at the Coast Guard Academy Rep. Rick Larsen
July 12, 2023 NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION Sen. Ron Wyden
July 12, 2023 DAINES INTRODUCES BILL TO SANCTION CHINESE COMPANIES, INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHINESE SPY BALLOON Sen. Steve Daines
July 12, 2023 At Hearing, Warren Secures Commitment from Army Chief of Staff Nominee to Prioritize Suicide Prevention in Military Sen. Elizabeth Warren
July 12, 2023 Scalise: Our Military Must Protect America, Not Woke Ideology Rep. Steve Scalise
July 12, 2023 NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION Rep. Richard Neal
July 11, 2023 ROGERS OPENING STATEMENT AT RULES COMMITTEE HEARING ON FY24 NDAA Rep. Mike Rogers
July 11, 2023 Senator Warren, Representatives Deluzio, Pocan, Garamendi Urge DoD to Tighten Up the Merger Review Process and Publicly Disclose Merger Risks Sen. Elizabeth Warren
July 11, 2023 DAINES SLAMS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION FOR MISHANDLING OF CHINESE SPY BALLOON, DEMANDS ANSWERS ON CHINA'S ACQUISITION OF AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY USED ON BALLOON Sen. Steve Daines
July 11, 2023 DAINES: CHINA'S BRAZEN USE OF U.S. TECHNOLOGY ON CHINESE SPY BALLOON IS OUTRAGEOUS Sen. Steve Daines
July 11, 2023 REED AND WICKER FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen. Jack Reed
July 11, 2023 U.S., NATO Allies Must Commit to Strengthening Collective Defense Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 11, 2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) Rep. Dan Goldman
July 11, 2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 11, 2023 REED AND WICKER FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen. Roger Wicker
July 10, 2023 Congressman Lawler: Combined Effort Required to Obtain Federal Disaster Relief Funding Rep. Mike Lawler
July 10, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON FEMA TO MOBILIZE DISASTER ASSESSMENT TEAMS & STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE POTENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 10, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON FEMA TO MOBILIZE DISASTER ASSESSMENT TEAMS & STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE POTENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Rep. Pat Ryan
July 10, 2023 Sen. Welch Highlights Resources for Vermonters Impacted by Severe Storms, Urges Caution as Extreme Weather Continues Sen. Peter Welch
July 10, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON FEMA TO MOBILIZE DISASTER ASSESSMENT TEAMS & STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE POTENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2023 NEWS: Sanders Statement on Extreme Flooding in Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
Date Title Politician
July 18, 2023 Durbin, Menendez, Schumer, & Gillibrand Lead Colleagues in Letter to DHS, State Urging Redesignation of Venezuela & Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2023 Chair Foxx Supports Bill to Put Students, Taxpayers Above Biden's Failed Open Border Policies Rep.Virginia Foxx
July 18, 2023 McConnell: Swift, Thorough Consideration For NDAA, Amendments Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2023 Durbin Joins Introduction Of Bipartisan Legislation To Allow Afghan Allies In The U.S. To Apply For Lawful Permanent Residence Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2023 Stefanik, Banks Introduce HALT our Adversaries Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2023 Foxx, Gallagher Open Investigation into UC Berkeley's Joint Institute Linked to Chinese Military Rep.Virginia Foxx
July 17, 2023 BIPARTISAN E&C LEADERS URGE CONGRESS TO FUND FCC'S RIP AND REPLACE PROGRAM TO SECURE U.S. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FROM CHINA Rep.Frank Pallone
July 16, 2023 "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023 Rep.Michael McCaul
July 16, 2023 Meet the Press - July 16, 2023 Sen.Dan Sullivan
July 16, 2023 Meet the Press - July 16, 2023 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 16, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) About Israel, Climate Change And Joe Manchin Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 16, 2023 State of the Union: Interview With Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Sen.Mark Kelly
July 16, 2023 JOINT HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 15, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) Rep.Steven Horsford
July 15, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
July 15, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) About Trump's Legal Jeopardy Rep.Zoe Lofgren
July 14, 2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-IL) Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 14, 2023 Risch Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation on Taiwan, Iran, Peace Corps Sen.Jim Risch
July 14, 2023 SFRC, HFAC Leadership Condemn Russia's Refusal to Extend Black Sea Grain Initiative Sen.Jim Risch
July 14, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SWIFTLY APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2023 Smith Statement on House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.Adam Smith
July 14, 2023 "This Bill Has Been Transformed into an Extremist Manifesto": Whip Clark Denounces MAGA Take Over of the NDAA Rep.Katherine Clark
July 14, 2023 Stefanik Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act Through House Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 14, 2023 Emmer: House Republicans led the way in supporting and strengthening our military Rep.Tom Emmer
July 14, 2023 Palmer Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 Rep.Gary Palmer
July 14, 2023 ROGERS APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF THE FY24 NDAA Rep.Mike Rogers
July 14, 2023 DAINES TO INTRODUCE AMENDMENTS TO FY2024 NDAA TO BOLSTER NATIONAL SECURITY, SUPPORT MONTANA SERVICE MEMBERS Sen.Steve Daines
July 14, 2023 The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Is Interviewed About Defense Bill Rep.Adam Smith
July 14, 2023 Scalise: Democrats Walked Away From Funding Our Troops Rep.Steve Scalise
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.Seth Moulton
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Sen.Ruben Gallego
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.Donald Norcross
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.Ro Khanna
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.John Garamendi
July 13, 2023 Chair Owens Leads Hearing to Tackle the Threat of Foreign Influence on College Campuses Rep.Clarence Owens
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.Joe Courtney
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Sen.Andy Kim
July 13, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA Rep.Adam Smith
July 13, 2023 Barrasso: Pacific Island Allies are Critical to Countering China Threat Sen.John Barrasso
July 13, 2023 House Intel Committee Approves FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Mike Turner
July 13, 2023 At Coast Guard Hearing, Sen. Cruz Addresses Coast Guard's Unacceptable Response to Sexual Assault Reports, Importance of Branch's Role In Protecting Our Nation Sen.Ted Cruz
July 13, 2023 Cantwell Calls for IG Probe Into Previously Withheld Reports of Sexual Assault During Coast Guard Oversight Hearing Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 13, 2023 Menendez, Risch, Van Hollen, Romney Laud SFRC Passage of their Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023 Sen.Jim Risch
July 13, 2023 Menendez, Risch Applaud Committee Passage of Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act Sen.Jim Risch
July 13, 2023 House Intel Committee Approves FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Jim Himes
July 13, 2023 Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Katherine Clark
July 13, 2023 JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 13, 2023 Ernst, Gallagher Push Pentagon to Build "Rings of Fire" and Offset China's Missile Advantage Sen.Joni Ernst
July 13, 2023 "That's not national security. That's tyranny.": Whip Clark Condemns GOP Anti-Abortion Amendments to NDAA Rep.Katherine Clark
July 13, 2023 McConnell: To Out-Compete China, Invest In Hard Power Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 12, 2023 Booker, King, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Wastewater Testing Systems for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Sen.Cory Booker
July 12, 2023 NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION Rep.Jason Smith
July 12, 2023 ROGERS SPEAKS ON HOUSE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF FY24 NDAA Rep.Mike Rogers
July 12, 2023 Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on China-based Hackers Breach of Microsoft Servers Sen.Mark Warner
July 12, 2023 Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Concealed Sexual Assault Investigation at the Coast Guard Academy Rep.Rick Larsen
July 12, 2023 NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION Sen.Ron Wyden
July 12, 2023 DAINES INTRODUCES BILL TO SANCTION CHINESE COMPANIES, INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHINESE SPY BALLOON Sen.Steve Daines
July 12, 2023 At Hearing, Warren Secures Commitment from Army Chief of Staff Nominee to Prioritize Suicide Prevention in Military Sen.Elizabeth Warren
July 12, 2023 Scalise: Our Military Must Protect America, Not Woke Ideology Rep.Steve Scalise
July 12, 2023 NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION Rep.Richard Neal
July 11, 2023 ROGERS OPENING STATEMENT AT RULES COMMITTEE HEARING ON FY24 NDAA Rep.Mike Rogers
July 11, 2023 Senator Warren, Representatives Deluzio, Pocan, Garamendi Urge DoD to Tighten Up the Merger Review Process and Publicly Disclose Merger Risks Sen.Elizabeth Warren
July 11, 2023 DAINES SLAMS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION FOR MISHANDLING OF CHINESE SPY BALLOON, DEMANDS ANSWERS ON CHINA'S ACQUISITION OF AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY USED ON BALLOON Sen.Steve Daines
July 11, 2023 DAINES: CHINA'S BRAZEN USE OF U.S. TECHNOLOGY ON CHINESE SPY BALLOON IS OUTRAGEOUS Sen.Steve Daines
July 11, 2023 REED AND WICKER FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen.Jack Reed
July 11, 2023 U.S., NATO Allies Must Commit to Strengthening Collective Defense Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 11, 2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) Rep.Dan Goldman
July 11, 2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 11, 2023 REED AND WICKER FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen.Roger Wicker
July 10, 2023 Congressman Lawler: Combined Effort Required to Obtain Federal Disaster Relief Funding Rep.Mike Lawler
July 10, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON FEMA TO MOBILIZE DISASTER ASSESSMENT TEAMS & STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE POTENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 10, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON FEMA TO MOBILIZE DISASTER ASSESSMENT TEAMS & STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE POTENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Rep.Pat Ryan
July 10, 2023 Sen. Welch Highlights Resources for Vermonters Impacted by Severe Storms, Urges Caution as Extreme Weather Continues Sen.Peter Welch
July 10, 2023 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON FEMA TO MOBILIZE DISASTER ASSESSMENT TEAMS & STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE POTENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY EXTREME FLASH FLOODING Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2023 NEWS: Sanders Statement on Extreme Flooding in Vermont Sen.Bernie Sanders
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