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April 26, 2019 Rep. Meeks Reintroduces Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act Rep. Gregory Meeks
April 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's been more than two months since the House passed the most significant gun safety reform in a generation. And yet @SenateMajLdr McConnell refuses to even bring it up for a vote in the Senate. And President @realDonaldTrump has not committed to sign it into law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019 Sen. Cruz Applauds President Trump's Announcement Removing United States From Arms Trade Treaty Sen. Ted Cruz
April 20, 2019 The Hill - 20 years after Columbine: What has changed? Rep. Brian Babin
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "20 years after the tragedy at Columbine High School, we remember those who lost their lives. We are here for their families and for the survivors. And we continue to work to end the scourge of gun violence in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 20th anniversary of the shooting at #Columbine High School. As we remember the victims & survivors, let us honor them by doing all we can to #EndGunViolence. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the bipartisan background checks bill passed by the House this year." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "20 years after Columbine, our thoughts remain with the survivors & the families of those killed. We must honor our responsibility to #EndGunViolence in all its forms." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 19, 2019 Carbajal Urges Action on Extreme Risk Law Ahead of 20th Anniversary of Shooting at Columbine High School Rep. Salud Carbajal
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2019 Rep. Fulcher Statement on Violence Against Women Act Rep. Russ Fulcher
April 4, 2019 Rep. Tlaib Votes to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Rashida Tlaib
April 4, 2019 Congressman Cohen Votes to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Rep. Steve Cohen
April 4, 2019 Kaptur Votes to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Rep. Marcy Kaptur
April 3, 2019 Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Debbie Dingell Rep. Debbie Dingell
March 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Verify CDC's Firearm Injury Data Accuracy Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Shooting at Great Mills High School Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2019 Sen. Cruz Urges Congress to Take Action in Passing Legislation to Improve School Safety and Prevent Guns From Falling Into the Wrong Hands Sen. Ted Cruz
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "There was a deeply moving #MarchForOurLives demonstration outside the Capitol today, one year after students marched across the country to demand action to #EndGunViolence. House Dems passed #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, & I urge the Senate to take it up & pass it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Toomey and Coons Renew Fight in Support of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Sen. Chris Coons, ...
March 26, 2019 In Senate Judiciary Committee, Booker Blasts Inaction on Gun Safety Sen. Cory Booker
March 26, 2019 Coons and Toomey Renew Fight in Support of Gun Safety Legislation Sen. Chris Coons
March 25, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
March 24, 2019 Rep. Pressley's Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the March for Our Lives Rally Rep. Ayanna Pressley
March 22, 2019 Tweet - "3 months into the Congress, Dems have passed legislation to clean up corruption in Washington & prevent gun violence. We're moving forward w additional bills to lower health care costs, raise wages, rebuild infrastructure & more. Take a look: http://bit.ly/2HI9eOM #ForthePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Shooting at Great Mills High School Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2019 Cornyn on First Anniversary of Sutherland Springs Background Check Bill Becoming Law Sen. John Cornyn
March 21, 2019 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steve Scalise Rep. Steve Scalise
March 20, 2019 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Hearing Protection Act Sen. John Cornyn, ...
March 20, 2019 Tweet - "On the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Great Mills High School, I join in remembering Jaelynn Willey. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with Jaelynn's family, friends and classmates. #GreatMillsStrong https://bit.ly/2FiPGhm " Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference with Congressman Clay on H.R. 1, For The People Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 18, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Hearing Protection Act Measure would allow sportsmen to have better access to hearing protection equipment for recreational gun use Sen. Mike Rounds
March 15, 2019 Congresswoman Waters Statement on the New Zealand Terror Attack Rep. Maxine Waters
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 15, 2019 Senators Introduce Hearing Protection Act Sen. Deb Fischer
March 15, 2019 Hayes, Murphy Resolution: Keep Guns out Of Classrooms Rep. Jahana Hayes
March 14, 2019 Emmer Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Rights for Law-Abiding Gun Purchasers Rep. Tom Emmer
March 14, 2019 Senators Introduce Hearing Protection Act Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
March 14, 2019 Opposition to Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers Rep. Jahana Hayes
March 14, 2019 Hayes, Blumenthal, Murphy Praise Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling to Allow for Sandy Hook Families to Take Legal Action Against Gun Manufacturer Rep. Jahana Hayes
March 13, 2019 Wasserman Schultz & Blumenthal Introduce Jaime's Law Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
March 11, 2019 Quigley Introduces NICS Denial Notification Act Rep. Mike Quigley
March 8, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud Governor Lujan Grisham for signing #SB8 into law today. Commonsense, bipartisan ideas like expanded background checks are a necessary part of the effort to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 7, 2019 DeLauro Opening Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Research Hearing Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 7, 2019 As Congress Takes Up Legislation To Strengthen The Nation's Gun Control Laws, Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Crack Down On The Flow Of Illegal Guns Across State Lines And Help Prevent Gun Violence Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 7, 2019 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Sen. Mark Warner, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, 276,000 gun background checks were not completed in the 3-day window, meaning those guns could have gone to prohibited owners. Our #CharlestonLoophole bill gives the FBI more time to do its job so we can keep guns from prohibited owners." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Rep. Houlahan Holds Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable in West Chester Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 90 percent of background checks are completed within 90 seconds, and 96 percent are completed within three days. Our bill would allow law enforcement additional time to review the backgrounds of the other 4 percent." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Misguided Gun Control Rep. Tom Cole
March 2, 2019 Tweet - "The reality: The gun control laws Democrats passed this week to take away your rights wouldn't have stopped any of the recent mass shootings. Instead, they should focus on holding bureaucrats who failed us all by not properly enforcing the laws already on the books accountable." Rep. Steve Scalise
March 1, 2019 Rep. Ayanna Pressley's Statement on the Passage of H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 Rep. Ayanna Pressley
March 1, 2019 The Second Amendment Shall Not Be Infringed Rep. Adrian Smith
March 1, 2019 House Passes Resolution to Terminate President Trump's National Emergency, Takes Action to Prevent Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats who told their constituents they're pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment are now voting for Nancy Pelosi's radical liberal agenda--stripping gun rights from law abiding citizens and allowing babies born alive during an abortion to be killed. The American people deserve better." Rep. Steve Scalise
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Convicted felons are prohibited from buying guns, but there are gaps in the records that must be closed. I'm asking the FBI to conduct a review to ensure records of felony & domestic violence misdemeanor convictions are being appropriately shared across FBI databases." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Moolenaar Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Americans Rep. John Moolenaar
Feb. 28, 2019 Bishop Statement on Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep. Sanford Bishop
Feb. 28, 2019 Kelly votes "NO' on Democrat gun control bills, says they will impede Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans Rep. Mike Kelly
Feb. 28, 2019 Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Congressman Panetta Statement After House Passes Two Background Checks Bills for Gun Sales Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 28, 2019 Courtney Remarks On House Passage Of Second Gun Violence Prevention Bill, Which Closes "Charleston Loophole" Rep. Joe Courtney
Feb. 28, 2019 Smucker Sponsors Bill to Prevent Mass Gun Violence Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Feb. 28, 2019 Weber Votes Against Undue Burdens of H.R. 1112 Rep. Randy Weber
Feb. 28, 2019 Rep. Madeleine Dean Votes to Close the Charleston Loophole, House Passes Dean Amendment Rep. Madeleine Dean
Feb. 28, 2019 Gun Control Bill Skips Fundamental NICS Flaws Rep. Warren Davidson
Feb. 28, 2019 Womack Defends the Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Arkansans Rep. Steve Womack
Feb. 28, 2019 Congressman Cohen Votes to Close the Charleston Gun Loophole Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 28, 2019 House Judiciary Chairman Nadler Lauds Historic House Passage of Charleston Loophole Bill & Bipartisan Background Checks Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 28, 2019 Rep. Johnson Opposes Democrat Gun Control Bills Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Cornyn, Murphy Urge Agencies to Fully Implement Fix NICS Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces COOL OFF Act To Require 3-Day Waiting Period For Handgun Sales Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
April 26, 2019 Rep. Meeks Reintroduces Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act Rep.Gregory Meeks
April 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's been more than two months since the House passed the most significant gun safety reform in a generation. And yet @SenateMajLdr McConnell refuses to even bring it up for a vote in the Senate. And President @realDonaldTrump has not committed to sign it into law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019 Sen. Cruz Applauds President Trump's Announcement Removing United States From Arms Trade Treaty Sen.Ted Cruz
April 20, 2019 The Hill - 20 years after Columbine: What has changed? Rep.Brian Babin
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "20 years after the tragedy at Columbine High School, we remember those who lost their lives. We are here for their families and for the survivors. And we continue to work to end the scourge of gun violence in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 20th anniversary of the shooting at #Columbine High School. As we remember the victims & survivors, let us honor them by doing all we can to #EndGunViolence. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the bipartisan background checks bill passed by the House this year." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "20 years after Columbine, our thoughts remain with the survivors & the families of those killed. We must honor our responsibility to #EndGunViolence in all its forms." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 19, 2019 Carbajal Urges Action on Extreme Risk Law Ahead of 20th Anniversary of Shooting at Columbine High School Rep.Salud Carbajal
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2019 Rep. Fulcher Statement on Violence Against Women Act Rep.Russ Fulcher
April 4, 2019 Rep. Tlaib Votes to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Rashida Tlaib
April 4, 2019 Congressman Cohen Votes to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Rep.Steve Cohen
April 4, 2019 Kaptur Votes to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Rep.Marcy Kaptur
April 3, 2019 Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Debbie Dingell Rep.Debbie Dingell
March 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Verify CDC's Firearm Injury Data Accuracy Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Shooting at Great Mills High School Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2019 Sen. Cruz Urges Congress to Take Action in Passing Legislation to Improve School Safety and Prevent Guns From Falling Into the Wrong Hands Sen.Ted Cruz
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "There was a deeply moving #MarchForOurLives demonstration outside the Capitol today, one year after students marched across the country to demand action to #EndGunViolence. House Dems passed #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, & I urge the Senate to take it up & pass it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Toomey and Coons Renew Fight in Support of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Sen.Chris Coons, ...
March 26, 2019 In Senate Judiciary Committee, Booker Blasts Inaction on Gun Safety Sen.Cory Booker
March 26, 2019 Coons and Toomey Renew Fight in Support of Gun Safety Legislation Sen.Chris Coons
March 25, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
March 24, 2019 Rep. Pressley's Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the March for Our Lives Rally Rep.Ayanna Pressley
March 22, 2019 Tweet - "3 months into the Congress, Dems have passed legislation to clean up corruption in Washington & prevent gun violence. We're moving forward w additional bills to lower health care costs, raise wages, rebuild infrastructure & more. Take a look: http://bit.ly/2HI9eOM #ForthePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Shooting at Great Mills High School Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2019 Cornyn on First Anniversary of Sutherland Springs Background Check Bill Becoming Law Sen.John Cornyn
March 21, 2019 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steve Scalise Rep.Steve Scalise
March 20, 2019 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Hearing Protection Act Sen.John Cornyn, ...
March 20, 2019 Tweet - "On the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Great Mills High School, I join in remembering Jaelynn Willey. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with Jaelynn's family, friends and classmates. #GreatMillsStrong https://bit.ly/2FiPGhm " Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference with Congressman Clay on H.R. 1, For The People Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 18, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Hearing Protection Act Measure would allow sportsmen to have better access to hearing protection equipment for recreational gun use Sen.Mike Rounds
March 15, 2019 Congresswoman Waters Statement on the New Zealand Terror Attack Rep.Maxine Waters
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 15, 2019 Senators Introduce Hearing Protection Act Sen.Deb Fischer
March 15, 2019 Hayes, Murphy Resolution: Keep Guns out Of Classrooms Rep.Jahana Hayes
March 14, 2019 Emmer Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Rights for Law-Abiding Gun Purchasers Rep.Tom Emmer
March 14, 2019 Senators Introduce Hearing Protection Act Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
March 14, 2019 Opposition to Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers Rep.Jahana Hayes
March 14, 2019 Hayes, Blumenthal, Murphy Praise Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling to Allow for Sandy Hook Families to Take Legal Action Against Gun Manufacturer Rep.Jahana Hayes
March 13, 2019 Wasserman Schultz & Blumenthal Introduce Jaime's Law Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
March 11, 2019 Quigley Introduces NICS Denial Notification Act Rep.Mike Quigley
March 8, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud Governor Lujan Grisham for signing #SB8 into law today. Commonsense, bipartisan ideas like expanded background checks are a necessary part of the effort to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 7, 2019 DeLauro Opening Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Research Hearing Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 7, 2019 As Congress Takes Up Legislation To Strengthen The Nation's Gun Control Laws, Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Crack Down On The Flow Of Illegal Guns Across State Lines And Help Prevent Gun Violence Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 7, 2019 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Sen.Mark Warner, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, 276,000 gun background checks were not completed in the 3-day window, meaning those guns could have gone to prohibited owners. Our #CharlestonLoophole bill gives the FBI more time to do its job so we can keep guns from prohibited owners." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Rep. Houlahan Holds Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable in West Chester Rep.Chrissy Houlahan
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 90 percent of background checks are completed within 90 seconds, and 96 percent are completed within three days. Our bill would allow law enforcement additional time to review the backgrounds of the other 4 percent." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Misguided Gun Control Rep.Tom Cole
March 2, 2019 Tweet - "The reality: The gun control laws Democrats passed this week to take away your rights wouldn't have stopped any of the recent mass shootings. Instead, they should focus on holding bureaucrats who failed us all by not properly enforcing the laws already on the books accountable." Rep.Steve Scalise
March 1, 2019 Rep. Ayanna Pressley's Statement on the Passage of H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 Rep.Ayanna Pressley
March 1, 2019 The Second Amendment Shall Not Be Infringed Rep.Adrian Smith
March 1, 2019 House Passes Resolution to Terminate President Trump's National Emergency, Takes Action to Prevent Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats who told their constituents they're pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment are now voting for Nancy Pelosi's radical liberal agenda--stripping gun rights from law abiding citizens and allowing babies born alive during an abortion to be killed. The American people deserve better." Rep.Steve Scalise
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Convicted felons are prohibited from buying guns, but there are gaps in the records that must be closed. I'm asking the FBI to conduct a review to ensure records of felony & domestic violence misdemeanor convictions are being appropriately shared across FBI databases." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Moolenaar Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Americans Rep.John Moolenaar
Feb. 28, 2019 Bishop Statement on Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep.Sanford Bishop
Feb. 28, 2019 Kelly votes "NO' on Democrat gun control bills, says they will impede Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans Rep.Mike Kelly
Feb. 28, 2019 Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Congressman Panetta Statement After House Passes Two Background Checks Bills for Gun Sales Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 28, 2019 Courtney Remarks On House Passage Of Second Gun Violence Prevention Bill, Which Closes "Charleston Loophole" Rep.Joe Courtney
Feb. 28, 2019 Smucker Sponsors Bill to Prevent Mass Gun Violence Rep.Lloyd Smucker
Feb. 28, 2019 Weber Votes Against Undue Burdens of H.R. 1112 Rep.Randy Weber
Feb. 28, 2019 Rep. Madeleine Dean Votes to Close the Charleston Loophole, House Passes Dean Amendment Rep.Madeleine Dean
Feb. 28, 2019 Gun Control Bill Skips Fundamental NICS Flaws Rep.Warren Davidson
Feb. 28, 2019 Womack Defends the Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Arkansans Rep.Steve Womack
Feb. 28, 2019 Congressman Cohen Votes to Close the Charleston Gun Loophole Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 28, 2019 House Judiciary Chairman Nadler Lauds Historic House Passage of Charleston Loophole Bill & Bipartisan Background Checks Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 28, 2019 Rep. Johnson Opposes Democrat Gun Control Bills Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Cornyn, Murphy Urge Agencies to Fully Implement Fix NICS Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces COOL OFF Act To Require 3-Day Waiting Period For Handgun Sales Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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