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May 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that House Dems will continue to focus on health care this week. Tmrw, we will vote on a package of 7 bills to protect & expand affordable health care and lower prescription drug costs. I urge @HouseGOP to support this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Abortion Bans in Alabama and Georgia Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "I've said it for years: state & federal efforts to defund @PPFA, gut Title X & ban abortion are part of a deliberate, methodical, orchestrated attack on women's rights. We'll fight back for reproductive care -- including access to safe & legal abortion -- as many times as it takes." Sen. Elizabeth Warren
May 14, 2019 Sewell Praises DOJ's $1 Million Emergency Funding to Reduce Crime in Selma Rep. Terri Sewell
May 14, 2019 Harder Announces Corporal Ronil Singh and Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act Rep. Josh Harder
May 14, 2019 Rep. Lou Correa "DHS Firearms Act' Passes House Rep. Lou Correa
May 14, 2019 Congressman Biggs Calls for Consideration of Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Rep. Andy Biggs
May 14, 2019 McCollum, Appropriations Committee Release Fiscal Year 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
May 14, 2019 Johnson, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Improve Sexual Violence Data Collection Sen. Ron Johnson
May 14, 2019 García, Quigley, Durbin, Reintroduce Bill to Stymie Trump Administration's Efforts to Deputize Local Police as Immigration Agents Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 14, 2019 Senator Braun & Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 14, 2019 Reps Mike Quigley, Sylvia Garcia, and Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Stymie Trump Administration's Efforts to Deputize Local Police as Immigration Agents Rep. Sylvia Garcia
May 14, 2019 Senator Warren, Representative Jayapal Release "Rigged Justice 2.0"; Report Details How President Trump and His Administration are Letting Corporate Crime Run Rampant Sen. Elizabeth Warren
May 14, 2019 Nadler, Katko, McBath, Herrera Beutler, Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination Rep. Bobby Scott
May 14, 2019 Carper, Democratic Colleagues Reintroduce Central America Reform And Enforcement Act to Address Root Causes of Migrant Crisis Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 14, 2019 Congresswoman Trahan and Senator Markey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mandate Education for Prescribers of Opioids Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
May 14, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Jones Introduce Bipartisan School Security Enhancement Act Sen. Ted Cruz
May 14, 2019 Letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees - NM Delegation Sends Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2019 Alexander, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Protect the Tennessee Walking Horse Tradition Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
May 14, 2019 Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Introduce Improved, Bipartisan Savanna's Act Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 14, 2019 Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Assist With Transition In Child Welfare Funding Rep. Don Bacon, ...
May 14, 2019 McBath, Nadler, Katko, Herrera Beutler, and Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 14, 2019 Letter to Danny J. Anderson, President of Trinity University - Rep. Chip Roy On Trinity University Chick-fil-A Decision Rep. Chip Roy
May 14, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
May 14, 2019 Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Reintroduce Bipartisan Savanna's Act Rep. Norma Torres
May 14, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Address Root Causes of Central American Migrant Crisis Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
May 14, 2019 Hearing of the Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Martin Heinrich, Hearing on S. 1079, the Chaco Culture Heritage Area Protection Act Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 14, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Cornyn
May 14, 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 Rep. John Joyce
May 14, 2019 Supporting E-2 Visa Holders Rep. John Rutherford
May 14, 2019 Reauthorizing Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Rep. Hank Johnson
May 14, 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 Rep. Lou Correa
May 14, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Day Rep. Susie Lee
May 14, 2019 Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act Rep. Stephen Lynch
May 14, 2019 Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act Rep. Maxine Waters
May 14, 2019 Letter to Honorables Richard Shelby, Nita Lowey, Patrick Leahy, and Kay Granger - NM Delegation Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2019 Senate Dems Reintroduce Central America Reform And Enforcement Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's anti-immigrant policies have failed. I helped to write Senate Democrats' smart, effective, and humane plan to secure our border." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "While the actions of President @realDonaldTrump's administration exacerbate issues at the southern border, Senate Democrats are committed to addressing the root causes that force families to flee Central America in the first place." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @Varneyco today to discuss my #TRACEDAct, bipartisan legislation targeting illegal robocallers, scam artists, and others who knowingly break the law." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen. Cory Booker
May 14, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen. Shelley Capito
May 14, 2019 Savanna's Act Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 13, 2019 Letter to Inspector General Levinson - Reps. Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala, Wasserman Schultz Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
May 13, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Legislation to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Dangerous Criminals Rep. Joe Morelle
May 13, 2019 Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's Statement on False GOP Attacks Rep. Rashida Tlaib
May 13, 2019 Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Federal Improper Payments to Deceased People Sen. Gary Peters
May 13, 2019 The Hill - China promised to stop fentanyl traffickers, Congress must hold them to it Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to Inspector General Levinson, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 13, 2019 Sewell Speaks Out Against Voter Suppression at Birmingham Field Hearing Rep. Terri Sewell
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rubio, Blackburn Ask GAO for Transparency of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Rep. Scott Perry, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. David Kautter - Reps. Titus, Lahood Urge Treasury Department to Increase Reporting Threshold on Casino Winnings Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019 Congresswoman Waters Leads Delegation to Haiti; Finds Both Inspiration and Evidence of Violence Rep. Maxine Waters
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Cassidy Urges Full Implementation of First Step Act Dyslexia Screening Sen. Bill Cassidy
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues Sen. Elissa Slotkin, ...
May 13, 2019 Reps. Dean, Reschenthaler Introduce STOIC Act to Address Suicide Epidemic Among Law Enforcement Officers Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, ...
May 13, 2019 Risch Celebrates Trump Signing Gun Range Bill Into Law Sen. Jim Risch
May 13, 2019 Following a Call to Pass the Equality Act, Rosen Co-Sponsors Fair Housing and Equity Act Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 13, 2019 National Police Week Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Rochester Received More than 13 M Robocalls in The Month of April--alone; Citing Hair-Pulling Uptick Since 2019 Began, Senator Announces Major Push & Best Chance Plan to Pass Bipartisan "traced Act' Legislation that Will Help Kill the Calls Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Buffalo Received More than 51 M Robocalls in The Month of April--alone; Citing Hair-Pulling Uptick Since 2019 Began, Senator Announces Major Push & Best Chance Plan to Pass Bipartisan "traced Act' Legislation that Will Help Kill the Calls Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2019 CommonWealth Magazine - We can still save the North Atlantic right whale Rep. Seth Moulton
May 12, 2019 Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Crenshaw Rep. Dan Crenshaw
May 12, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Seth Moulton Rep. Seth Moulton
May 11, 2019 Letter to Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Pressley, Waters, and Financial Services Committee Democrats Condemn Carson's Cruel Proposal to Evict Mixed-Immigration Status Families Rep. Ayanna Pressley
May 10, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Hold Brunei Accountable for Brutal Penal Code Rep. Ilhan Omar
May 10, 2019 Congressman Tim Ryan Praises Passage of Paid Family Leave Report Language Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
May 10, 2019 Garcia, Espaillat, Rice Introduce Legislation to Keep USCIS Offices Open Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 10, 2019 Smith: Japan out of Compliance with the Goldman Act Rep. Chris Smith
May 10, 2019 Letter to Kevin K. McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris and Colleagues to DHS: Stop Unconstitutional Surveillance of Journalists, Activists, and Lawyers Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 10, 2019 Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill Preventing Discrimination in Public Spaces Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 10, 2019 King Co-Sponsors Legislation to Save Millions in Wasted Government Funds Sent to Deceased Americans Sen. Angus King
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Hartzler, Olson, Blackburn Ask GAO For Transparency Of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Sen. Ted Budd, ...
Date Title Politician
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that House Dems will continue to focus on health care this week. Tmrw, we will vote on a package of 7 bills to protect & expand affordable health care and lower prescription drug costs. I urge @HouseGOP to support this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Abortion Bans in Alabama and Georgia Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "I've said it for years: state & federal efforts to defund @PPFA, gut Title X & ban abortion are part of a deliberate, methodical, orchestrated attack on women's rights. We'll fight back for reproductive care -- including access to safe & legal abortion -- as many times as it takes." Sen.Elizabeth Warren
May 14, 2019 Sewell Praises DOJ's $1 Million Emergency Funding to Reduce Crime in Selma Rep.Terri Sewell
May 14, 2019 Harder Announces Corporal Ronil Singh and Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act Rep.Josh Harder
May 14, 2019 Rep. Lou Correa "DHS Firearms Act' Passes House Rep.Lou Correa
May 14, 2019 Congressman Biggs Calls for Consideration of Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Rep.Andy Biggs
May 14, 2019 McCollum, Appropriations Committee Release Fiscal Year 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
May 14, 2019 Johnson, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Improve Sexual Violence Data Collection Sen.Ron Johnson
May 14, 2019 García, Quigley, Durbin, Reintroduce Bill to Stymie Trump Administration's Efforts to Deputize Local Police as Immigration Agents Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 14, 2019 Senator Braun & Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 14, 2019 Reps Mike Quigley, Sylvia Garcia, and Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Stymie Trump Administration's Efforts to Deputize Local Police as Immigration Agents Rep.Sylvia Garcia
May 14, 2019 Senator Warren, Representative Jayapal Release "Rigged Justice 2.0"; Report Details How President Trump and His Administration are Letting Corporate Crime Run Rampant Sen.Elizabeth Warren
May 14, 2019 Nadler, Katko, McBath, Herrera Beutler, Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination Rep.Bobby Scott
May 14, 2019 Carper, Democratic Colleagues Reintroduce Central America Reform And Enforcement Act to Address Root Causes of Migrant Crisis Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 14, 2019 Congresswoman Trahan and Senator Markey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mandate Education for Prescribers of Opioids Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
May 14, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Jones Introduce Bipartisan School Security Enhancement Act Sen.Ted Cruz
May 14, 2019 Letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees - NM Delegation Sends Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2019 Alexander, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Protect the Tennessee Walking Horse Tradition Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
May 14, 2019 Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Introduce Improved, Bipartisan Savanna's Act Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 14, 2019 Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Assist With Transition In Child Welfare Funding Rep.Don Bacon, ...
May 14, 2019 McBath, Nadler, Katko, Herrera Beutler, and Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 14, 2019 Letter to Danny J. Anderson, President of Trinity University - Rep. Chip Roy On Trinity University Chick-fil-A Decision Rep.Chip Roy
May 14, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
May 14, 2019 Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Reintroduce Bipartisan Savanna's Act Rep.Norma Torres
May 14, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Address Root Causes of Central American Migrant Crisis Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
May 14, 2019 Hearing of the Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Martin Heinrich, Hearing on S. 1079, the Chaco Culture Heritage Area Protection Act Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 14, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Cornyn
May 14, 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 Rep.John Joyce
May 14, 2019 Supporting E-2 Visa Holders Rep.John Rutherford
May 14, 2019 Reauthorizing Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Rep.Hank Johnson
May 14, 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 Rep.Lou Correa
May 14, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Day Rep.Susie Lee
May 14, 2019 Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act Rep.Stephen Lynch
May 14, 2019 Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act Rep.Maxine Waters
May 14, 2019 Letter to Honorables Richard Shelby, Nita Lowey, Patrick Leahy, and Kay Granger - NM Delegation Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2019 Senate Dems Reintroduce Central America Reform And Enforcement Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's anti-immigrant policies have failed. I helped to write Senate Democrats' smart, effective, and humane plan to secure our border." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "While the actions of President @realDonaldTrump's administration exacerbate issues at the southern border, Senate Democrats are committed to addressing the root causes that force families to flee Central America in the first place." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @Varneyco today to discuss my #TRACEDAct, bipartisan legislation targeting illegal robocallers, scam artists, and others who knowingly break the law." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen.Cory Booker
May 14, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen.Shelley Capito
May 14, 2019 Savanna's Act Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 13, 2019 Letter to Inspector General Levinson - Reps. Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala, Wasserman Schultz Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
May 13, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Legislation to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Dangerous Criminals Rep.Joe Morelle
May 13, 2019 Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's Statement on False GOP Attacks Rep.Rashida Tlaib
May 13, 2019 Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Federal Improper Payments to Deceased People Sen.Gary Peters
May 13, 2019 The Hill - China promised to stop fentanyl traffickers, Congress must hold them to it Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to Inspector General Levinson, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 13, 2019 Sewell Speaks Out Against Voter Suppression at Birmingham Field Hearing Rep.Terri Sewell
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rubio, Blackburn Ask GAO for Transparency of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Rep.Scott Perry, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. David Kautter - Reps. Titus, Lahood Urge Treasury Department to Increase Reporting Threshold on Casino Winnings Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019 Congresswoman Waters Leads Delegation to Haiti; Finds Both Inspiration and Evidence of Violence Rep.Maxine Waters
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Cassidy Urges Full Implementation of First Step Act Dyslexia Screening Sen.Bill Cassidy
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues Sen.Elissa Slotkin, ...
May 13, 2019 Reps. Dean, Reschenthaler Introduce STOIC Act to Address Suicide Epidemic Among Law Enforcement Officers Rep.Guy Reschenthaler, ...
May 13, 2019 Risch Celebrates Trump Signing Gun Range Bill Into Law Sen.Jim Risch
May 13, 2019 Following a Call to Pass the Equality Act, Rosen Co-Sponsors Fair Housing and Equity Act Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 13, 2019 National Police Week Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Rochester Received More than 13 M Robocalls in The Month of April--alone; Citing Hair-Pulling Uptick Since 2019 Began, Senator Announces Major Push & Best Chance Plan to Pass Bipartisan "traced Act' Legislation that Will Help Kill the Calls Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Buffalo Received More than 51 M Robocalls in The Month of April--alone; Citing Hair-Pulling Uptick Since 2019 Began, Senator Announces Major Push & Best Chance Plan to Pass Bipartisan "traced Act' Legislation that Will Help Kill the Calls Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2019 CommonWealth Magazine - We can still save the North Atlantic right whale Rep.Seth Moulton
May 12, 2019 Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Crenshaw Rep.Dan Crenshaw
May 12, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Seth Moulton Rep.Seth Moulton
May 11, 2019 Letter to Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Pressley, Waters, and Financial Services Committee Democrats Condemn Carson's Cruel Proposal to Evict Mixed-Immigration Status Families Rep.Ayanna Pressley
May 10, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Hold Brunei Accountable for Brutal Penal Code Rep.Ilhan Omar
May 10, 2019 Congressman Tim Ryan Praises Passage of Paid Family Leave Report Language Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
May 10, 2019 Garcia, Espaillat, Rice Introduce Legislation to Keep USCIS Offices Open Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 10, 2019 Smith: Japan out of Compliance with the Goldman Act Rep.Chris Smith
May 10, 2019 Letter to Kevin K. McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris and Colleagues to DHS: Stop Unconstitutional Surveillance of Journalists, Activists, and Lawyers Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 10, 2019 Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill Preventing Discrimination in Public Spaces Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 10, 2019 King Co-Sponsors Legislation to Save Millions in Wasted Government Funds Sent to Deceased Americans Sen.Angus King
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Hartzler, Olson, Blackburn Ask GAO For Transparency Of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Sen.Ted Budd, ...
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