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Aug. 11, 2020 Inhofe, Duckworth Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Estes, Larsen Introduce Legislation to Protect Aerospace Supply Chain Jobs Rep. Ron Estes, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $1.2 Million to Improve Howard County Bus System Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $3.5 Million for Public Transit in Harford County Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Trump Administration Seeks Applications for Capacity Building and Planning Grants in Rural Communities Rep. Jack Bergman
Aug. 7, 2020 NCDOT Receives $12.1 Million FEMA Grant for Costs from Hurricane Florence Rep. Greg Murphy
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 7, 2020 Meuser Announces $10 Million Grant for Bus Service in Northeast PA Rep. Dan Meuser
Aug. 7, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds Over $4 Million in Grant Funding to Improve Washoe County Public Transportation Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 7, 2020 Murphy, Demings, Soto Announce Over $2.8 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize LYNX Bus Fleet Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Congressman Cleaver Applauds $8 Million Grant to Modernize KCATA Bus Operations Facility Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 7, 2020 Reps. Smith, King Introduce the TSA Background Checks Modernization Bill Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Menendez, Booker, Sherrill Announce $14.6M for NJT to Upgrade Wayne Bus Garage Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - After Report Confirms Industry Pressure, Cantwell Calls on Sec. Chao to Reform Safety Oversight, Fix Management Issues at FAA Senator calls for DOT and FAA to support the return to direct oversight of designees; FAA to address "systemic management issues" revealed by recently released report on internal safety culture Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 7, 2020 Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Statements on Results of 2019 FAA Employee Survey on Safety Culture Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Had the privilege of introducing my dear friend, Normal Mayor Chris Koos at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing for his nomination to serve on the @Amtrak Board of Directors. Mayor Koos will be a great asset when it comes to the future of Amtrak." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood Announces $10 Million Grant for Greater Peoria Mass Transit Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020 Davis, LaHood Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood, Davis Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $9.2 million in federal funding for transportation services in Rochester Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin Introduces Normal Mayor Chris Koos During Hearing For Nomination To Serve On Amtrak Board Of Directors Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Despite Temporary Route Reductions, Cantwell Gets Commitment from Amtrak Board of Director Nominees to Maintain Long-Distance Service Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 6, 2020 Booker, Menendez Announce $28M to Support NJ's Airports, including $3M Boost to Aid COVID-19 Response Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Allow for the Construction of New Long Bridge Sen. Mark Warner
Aug. 5, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $3 Million for West Virginia Airports Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 3, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for West Virginia DMV Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Help Save Motorcoach Industry Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Thom Tillis
July 31, 2020 Gillibrand, MTA Leadership, NYS Senators And Assemblymembers Visit North White Plains Metro-North Station To Call For Federal Funding For MTA In Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Baltimore Delegation Members Urge Congressional Leaders to Increase COVID-19 Relief for Public Transit Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 31, 2020 Rep. Crawford Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Secure PPE and COVID Testing for Critical Infrastructure Workers Rep. Rick Crawford
July 31, 2020 Merkley, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Struggling Ports Stay Afloat Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Posey-Mast High Speed Rail Safety Study Rep. Brian Mast, ...
July 31, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Coons-Wicker Bill Targeting Debt-Based Driver's License Suspensions Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 31, 2020 Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill Targeting Debt-Based Driver's License Suspensions Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Auto-Safety Amendment Prohibiting GSA From Selling Recalled Cars Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 30, 2020 Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Lead 18 Members of Congress on New Legislation Requiring Passengers to Wear Masks on Airplanes and in Airports Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 30, 2020 Rep. Estes Announces Airport Grants for Eureka, Newton Rep. Ron Estes
July 29, 2020 Environmental, economic benefits for Arkansas in Water Resources bill Rep. James Hill
July 29, 2020 HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT Rep. Bruce Westerman
July 29, 2020 Cortez Masto Announces Over $5 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvement Grants for Five Nevada Airports Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 29, 2020 Larsen Statement on Boeing Production Cuts, Delays Rep. Rick Larsen
July 29, 2020 Rep. Estes Announces NASA Funding Award for WSU Rep. Ron Estes
July 29, 2020 Correa Votes To Protect Travelers and Improve Ride Share Safety Rep. Lou Correa
July 29, 2020 Reps. Omar, Craig Pass Provision to Expedite the Completion of the Partial Disposition of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock Facility Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Folks in Iowa's rural areas depend on access to reliable transportation -- something I fought for in the CARES Act. Thank you @SecElaineChao for improving access to federal grant funds for transportation projects to support our rural communities." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Representatives Nadler, García, Moore, Takano, and over 100 Members Highlight Urgent Need to Support Public Transportation Agencies Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 28, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado announce nearly $5 million in federal emergency transit funding for Ulster Country area transit Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Announce $4.3 Million Grant to Crater Lake - Klamath Regional Airport Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 28, 2020 Graves Applauds DOT's New Toolkit To Help Rural America's Infrastructure Rep. Sam Graves
July 28, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.3 Million in CARES Act Funding to Airports Across Southern West Virginia Rep. Carol Miller
July 28, 2020 Senators Markey, Schumer, and Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Ensure Families Can Safely Fly Together Sen. Ed Markey, ...
July 28, 2020 Pallone Announces Cheesequake Creek Dredging Contract Awarded, Work Expected to Begin in Late Summer Rep. Frank Pallone
July 28, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce $5.5 million in federal emergency transit funding for Central New York regional transportation authority for Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 28, 2020 Amata Welcomes $8.17 Million DOT Funding For Ofu Runway With CARES Act Boost Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 28, 2020 Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $8 Million in Federal Funding for Two Southeast Michigan Airports Sen. Gary Peters, ...
July 28, 2020 Menendez, Booker Announce $28M to Support NJ's Airports, including $3M Boost to Aid COVID-19 Response Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 27, 2020 Smith Co-Introduces AIR Act For Nebraska Airports Rep. Adrian Smith
July 27, 2020 Congressman Cohen Introduces Airport Infrastructure Readiness (AIR) Act Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
July 27, 2020 Gottheimer Introduces Amendment to Prohibit Federal Funding for Expensive, Obtrusive Rockwall on I-80 in Warren County Rep. Josh Gottheimer
July 27, 2020 Bost, Shimkus, Davis Announces Madison County Transportation Grant Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 27, 2020 Ranking Members Graves & Davis Statements on DOT's New Toolkit to Help Rural America's Infrastructure Rep. Sam Graves, ...
July 24, 2020 Arkansas Lawmakers Announce $3.2 Million Grant for Rogers Airport Rep. Steve Womack
July 24, 2020 Cassidy Announces $5.3 Million for New Orleans Passenger Ferry Repairs Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 24, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds $2.8 Million for Improvements for Reno-Stead Airport Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 24, 2020 Menendez, Booker Announce $12M in Federal Funding to Upgrade NJ Airports Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 23, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Reinstatement of Global Entry for New York State Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Richard Hudson
July 23, 2020 Whitehouse Maritime Security Amendment On Its Way to Becoming Law in NDAA Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
July 23, 2020 Rose, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.1 Million in Federal Funding to Rebuild St. George Ferry Terminal Roof Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 23, 2020 Hudson Advocates for Improving Roads in Uwharrie National Forest Rep. Richard Hudson
July 23, 2020 Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation; Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and Russell Vought, Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget - Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins, Morelle, Reed & Jacobs Call on FAA to Finalize and Implement the Pilot Records Database Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 23, 2020 Cortez Masto Announces Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funding for Nevadans Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 23, 2020 Daines Secures Nearly $6 Million for Public Transportation in Missoula Sen. Steve Daines
Date Title Politician
Aug. 11, 2020 Inhofe, Duckworth Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Estes, Larsen Introduce Legislation to Protect Aerospace Supply Chain Jobs Rep.Ron Estes, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $1.2 Million to Improve Howard County Bus System Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $3.5 Million for Public Transit in Harford County Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Trump Administration Seeks Applications for Capacity Building and Planning Grants in Rural Communities Rep.Jack Bergman
Aug. 7, 2020 NCDOT Receives $12.1 Million FEMA Grant for Costs from Hurricane Florence Rep.Greg Murphy
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 7, 2020 Meuser Announces $10 Million Grant for Bus Service in Northeast PA Rep.Dan Meuser
Aug. 7, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds Over $4 Million in Grant Funding to Improve Washoe County Public Transportation Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 7, 2020 Murphy, Demings, Soto Announce Over $2.8 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize LYNX Bus Fleet Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Congressman Cleaver Applauds $8 Million Grant to Modernize KCATA Bus Operations Facility Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 7, 2020 Reps. Smith, King Introduce the TSA Background Checks Modernization Bill Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Menendez, Booker, Sherrill Announce $14.6M for NJT to Upgrade Wayne Bus Garage Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - After Report Confirms Industry Pressure, Cantwell Calls on Sec. Chao to Reform Safety Oversight, Fix Management Issues at FAA Senator calls for DOT and FAA to support the return to direct oversight of designees; FAA to address "systemic management issues" revealed by recently released report on internal safety culture Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 7, 2020 Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Statements on Results of 2019 FAA Employee Survey on Safety Culture Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Had the privilege of introducing my dear friend, Normal Mayor Chris Koos at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing for his nomination to serve on the @Amtrak Board of Directors. Mayor Koos will be a great asset when it comes to the future of Amtrak." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood Announces $10 Million Grant for Greater Peoria Mass Transit Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020 Davis, LaHood Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood, Davis Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $9.2 million in federal funding for transportation services in Rochester Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin Introduces Normal Mayor Chris Koos During Hearing For Nomination To Serve On Amtrak Board Of Directors Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Despite Temporary Route Reductions, Cantwell Gets Commitment from Amtrak Board of Director Nominees to Maintain Long-Distance Service Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 6, 2020 Booker, Menendez Announce $28M to Support NJ's Airports, including $3M Boost to Aid COVID-19 Response Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Allow for the Construction of New Long Bridge Sen.Mark Warner
Aug. 5, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $3 Million for West Virginia Airports Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 3, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for West Virginia DMV Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Help Save Motorcoach Industry Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Thom Tillis
July 31, 2020 Gillibrand, MTA Leadership, NYS Senators And Assemblymembers Visit North White Plains Metro-North Station To Call For Federal Funding For MTA In Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Baltimore Delegation Members Urge Congressional Leaders to Increase COVID-19 Relief for Public Transit Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 31, 2020 Rep. Crawford Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Secure PPE and COVID Testing for Critical Infrastructure Workers Rep.Rick Crawford
July 31, 2020 Merkley, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Struggling Ports Stay Afloat Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Posey-Mast High Speed Rail Safety Study Rep.Brian Mast, ...
July 31, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Coons-Wicker Bill Targeting Debt-Based Driver's License Suspensions Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 31, 2020 Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill Targeting Debt-Based Driver's License Suspensions Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Auto-Safety Amendment Prohibiting GSA From Selling Recalled Cars Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 30, 2020 Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Lead 18 Members of Congress on New Legislation Requiring Passengers to Wear Masks on Airplanes and in Airports Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 30, 2020 Rep. Estes Announces Airport Grants for Eureka, Newton Rep.Ron Estes
July 29, 2020 Environmental, economic benefits for Arkansas in Water Resources bill Rep.James Hill
July 29, 2020 HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT Rep.Bruce Westerman
July 29, 2020 Cortez Masto Announces Over $5 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvement Grants for Five Nevada Airports Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 29, 2020 Larsen Statement on Boeing Production Cuts, Delays Rep.Rick Larsen
July 29, 2020 Rep. Estes Announces NASA Funding Award for WSU Rep.Ron Estes
July 29, 2020 Correa Votes To Protect Travelers and Improve Ride Share Safety Rep.Lou Correa
July 29, 2020 Reps. Omar, Craig Pass Provision to Expedite the Completion of the Partial Disposition of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock Facility Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Folks in Iowa's rural areas depend on access to reliable transportation -- something I fought for in the CARES Act. Thank you @SecElaineChao for improving access to federal grant funds for transportation projects to support our rural communities." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Representatives Nadler, García, Moore, Takano, and over 100 Members Highlight Urgent Need to Support Public Transportation Agencies Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 28, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado announce nearly $5 million in federal emergency transit funding for Ulster Country area transit Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Announce $4.3 Million Grant to Crater Lake - Klamath Regional Airport Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 28, 2020 Graves Applauds DOT's New Toolkit To Help Rural America's Infrastructure Rep.Sam Graves
July 28, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.3 Million in CARES Act Funding to Airports Across Southern West Virginia Rep.Carol Miller
July 28, 2020 Senators Markey, Schumer, and Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Ensure Families Can Safely Fly Together Sen.Ed Markey, ...
July 28, 2020 Pallone Announces Cheesequake Creek Dredging Contract Awarded, Work Expected to Begin in Late Summer Rep.Frank Pallone
July 28, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce $5.5 million in federal emergency transit funding for Central New York regional transportation authority for Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 28, 2020 Amata Welcomes $8.17 Million DOT Funding For Ofu Runway With CARES Act Boost Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 28, 2020 Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $8 Million in Federal Funding for Two Southeast Michigan Airports Sen.Gary Peters, ...
July 28, 2020 Menendez, Booker Announce $28M to Support NJ's Airports, including $3M Boost to Aid COVID-19 Response Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 27, 2020 Smith Co-Introduces AIR Act For Nebraska Airports Rep.Adrian Smith
July 27, 2020 Congressman Cohen Introduces Airport Infrastructure Readiness (AIR) Act Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
July 27, 2020 Gottheimer Introduces Amendment to Prohibit Federal Funding for Expensive, Obtrusive Rockwall on I-80 in Warren County Rep.Josh Gottheimer
July 27, 2020 Bost, Shimkus, Davis Announces Madison County Transportation Grant Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 27, 2020 Ranking Members Graves & Davis Statements on DOT's New Toolkit to Help Rural America's Infrastructure Rep.Sam Graves, ...
July 24, 2020 Arkansas Lawmakers Announce $3.2 Million Grant for Rogers Airport Rep.Steve Womack
July 24, 2020 Cassidy Announces $5.3 Million for New Orleans Passenger Ferry Repairs Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 24, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds $2.8 Million for Improvements for Reno-Stead Airport Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 24, 2020 Menendez, Booker Announce $12M in Federal Funding to Upgrade NJ Airports Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 23, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Reinstatement of Global Entry for New York State Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Richard Hudson
July 23, 2020 Whitehouse Maritime Security Amendment On Its Way to Becoming Law in NDAA Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 23, 2020 Rose, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.1 Million in Federal Funding to Rebuild St. George Ferry Terminal Roof Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 23, 2020 Hudson Advocates for Improving Roads in Uwharrie National Forest Rep.Richard Hudson
July 23, 2020 Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation; Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and Russell Vought, Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget - Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins, Morelle, Reed & Jacobs Call on FAA to Finalize and Implement the Pilot Records Database Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 23, 2020 Cortez Masto Announces Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funding for Nevadans Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 23, 2020 Daines Secures Nearly $6 Million for Public Transportation in Missoula Sen.Steve Daines
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