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March 25, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $500,000 in Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Sixth District Community Health Centers Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2020 To Boost Coronavirus Response, Senator King Cosponsors Bill to Direct Utilization of Defense Production Act Sen. Angus King
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders are pleading for federal coordination to address the dire shortage of medical equipment necessary to deal with the #coronavirus. I urge POTUS to coordinate this effort so states & hospitals aren't competing for essential supplies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maryland Delegation Asks President Trump to Fast-Track Approval of Statewide Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- CA) Is Interviewed About The Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 25, 2020 U.S. Senate Passes $2.2 Trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue Agreement Sen. Jack Reed
March 25, 2020 Davids Calls on Congress to Fully Address Needs of Indian Country in Economic Relief Package Rep. Sharice Davids
March 25, 2020 Senator Murray Secures Increased Funding for Hospitals, Protections for Workers, Accountability Measures, and Other Washington State Priorities in Senate Coronavirus Package, Stresses "More To Do" Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2020 Norton Calls for Critical Fix to Senate Coronavirus Bill to Keep D.C. from Losing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Oregon Delegation Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration for State Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 25, 2020 Major Economic Relief Package Passes Senate Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "I urge @POTUS to immediately approve MD's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to address the worsening #coronavirus pandemic. This crisis is beyond what the state can handle alone - it's critical that this request be approved promptly. https://bit.ly/2QLWB9a" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Oklahoma's Third District Community Health Centers Receive $228,272 to Fight COVID-19 Rep. Frank Lucas
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump 's declaring a major disaster exists in Iowa bc of the coronavirus will give the state govt led by Gov Reynolds more resources+federal $$$ to combat the spread of the disease/respond to the impact it's having on the state/Iowans" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2020 Sullivan Lauds Trump Administration Delay of REAL ID Deadline Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 24, 2020 Tweet - ". @POTUS ' disaster declaration for Iowa will allow the state to access important federal resources to combat the spread of #COVID19. Thank you President Trump!" Sen. Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 global health pandemic is an unprecedented crisis -- we must work together to support our fellow Americans and the economy. The Take Responsibility for Workers & Families Act is bold legislation to uplift the American people through this crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
March 24, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Bennet Reiterates Call on Secretary of State to Take Urgent Action to Help Americans Stranded Abroad Sen. Michael Bennet
March 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Reed: Trump Must Use Whole of Government to Utilize Full Power of DPA Sen. Jack Reed
March 24, 2020 Letter to Regional Administrator of FEMA Region III MaryAnn Tierney - Maryland Delegation Urges FEMA to Quickly Accept State Request for Field Hospitals in Baltimore Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 24, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.7 Million for Coronavirus Response Rep. Carol Miller
March 24, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce New Funding to Provide Meals to Low-Income Seniors Sen. Ron Wyden
March 24, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Funding for Disaster Relief in West Virginia Rep. Carol Miller
March 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rubio, Scott Urge POTUS to Approve Florida Request for Major Disaster Declaration Sen. Rick Scott, ...
March 23, 2020 Capito Hears Concerns from West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Sen. Shelley Capito
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 20, 2020 Miller-Meeks Receives Endorsement From 24 State Legislators Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 20, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Peters & Murray Press Trump Administration to Report Key Metrics on Tests and Equipment in Coronavirus Response Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 20, 2020 After Push from Smith, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Outlines Protective Measures to Expand Capacity Sen. Tina Smith
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I spoke with @GovLarryHogan to receive an update on the steps the state is taking to protect our communities from the #coronavirus, and discuss the work I am doing in Congress to address the public health and economic impact of this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 20, 2020 Following Calls by Peters, President Trump Announces He'll Use Defense Production Act to Address Supply Shortages in Coronavirus Response Sen. Gary Peters
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the US Senate - McSally, Daines Press for Financial Relief to Tribes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Steve Daines, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Peters Supports Governor Whitmer's Call to Federally Fund Use of National Guard to Aid COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen. Gary Peters
March 19, 2020 Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence in a Video Teleconference with Governors on COVID-19 Sen. Pete Ricketts, ...
March 19, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott to Congress: Split Up Phase 3 Coronavirus Stimulus Package and Focus on Helping Individuals and Small Businesses Sen. Rick Scott
March 19, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Rick Scott Sen. Rick Scott
March 19, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is Interviewed about the Stimulus Bill in Congress Sen. Bill Cassidy
March 19, 2020 Reed Wants Federal Government to Start Footing the Bill for National Guard Troops While They Remain Under State Command Sen. Jack Reed
March 19, 2020 Letter to U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn - Rep. Kind Leads Entire Wisconsin Delegation in Requesting the FDA to Send Wisconsin Hospitals More COVID-19 Testing Supplies Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
March 18, 2020 With Unprecedented Disruptions From Coronavirus, Klobuchar and Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans are Still Able to Vote Sen. Tina Smith
March 18, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Hoyer, National Capital Region Members of Congress Call on President Trump to Prioritize Testing Locations Locally Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 18, 2020 Joyce Applauds SBA Approval of DeWine Request for Emergency Disaster Loans to Support Small Businesses Rep. Dave Joyce
March 18, 2020 Peters Helps Senate Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Calls for More Action Sen. Gary Peters
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Combatting #COVID19 is going to take all hands on deck--from the federal, the state, and the local levels. Let's look out for one another and together we'll get through this." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: nterview with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) on the trillion-dollar coronavirus package Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
March 17, 2020 Ernst: "All Hands on Deck' to Address COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020 Cotton Releases Coronavirus Response Plan to Give Cash Directly to American Families and Businesses Sen. Tom Cotton
March 17, 2020 Sullivan Updates Alaskans on Congressional Actions Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 16, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $10.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Coronavirus Response Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in announcing @CDCgov has awarded $10.2 million in federal funding to Maryland to fight #coronavirus. This funding represents our collective commitment to responding with strength and unity to this public health emergency." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2020 Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Awards to Support Washington State Coronavirus Response Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2020 Sullivan Urges Dept. of Energy to Fill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with American Oil Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 14, 2020 Womack Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steve Womack
March 14, 2020 Congresswoman Kaptur: Coronavirus Update Rep. Marcy Kaptur
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Ernst Meets with Governor and State Officials, Speaks with Business Leaders at State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Dodge to Discuss COVID-19 Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 14, 2020 Bennet Statement on House Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Michael Bennet
March 13, 2020 Transcript: Murphy Calls for Rapid Congressional Action to Aid Those Impacted by The Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Murphy
March 13, 2020 Young Statement on Coronavirus National Emergency Declaration Sen. Todd Young
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senator Sinema, Congressman O'Halleran and Arizona's Congressional Delegation Urge Health Officials to Protect Arizonians' Health Care Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
March 13, 2020 Merkley Statement on Trump Declaring a National Emergency Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 13, 2020 Lankford Statement on President Declaring a National Emergency Sen. James Lankford
March 13, 2020 Bennet Statement on Trump's National Emergency Declaration to Combat the Coronavirus Sen. Michael Bennet
March 12, 2020 Sullivan Statement on the First Reported Coronavirus Case in Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 11, 2020 Lujan Statement on Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in New Mexico Sen. Ben Luján
March 11, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $5 Million For Coronavirus Response Rep. Carol Miller
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Jack Reed, ...
March 11, 2020 On Eve of 2020 Census, Bennet Stresses Importance of Colorado's Participation Sen. Michael Bennet
March 11, 2020 Steil Statement on President Trump Approving FEMA Aid for Southeast Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 10, 2020 Ernst: It's going to take a partnership to tackle the Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Combating #COVID19 is going to take a continued partnership--& close coordination between fed, state, & local officials. Last week, Congress voted in a bipartisan way to support steps to protect Americans, & I hope we can continue to work together to keep our communities healthy." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
March 25, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $500,000 in Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Sixth District Community Health Centers Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2020 To Boost Coronavirus Response, Senator King Cosponsors Bill to Direct Utilization of Defense Production Act Sen.Angus King
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders are pleading for federal coordination to address the dire shortage of medical equipment necessary to deal with the #coronavirus. I urge POTUS to coordinate this effort so states & hospitals aren't competing for essential supplies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maryland Delegation Asks President Trump to Fast-Track Approval of Statewide Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- CA) Is Interviewed About The Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 25, 2020 U.S. Senate Passes $2.2 Trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue Agreement Sen.Jack Reed
March 25, 2020 Davids Calls on Congress to Fully Address Needs of Indian Country in Economic Relief Package Rep.Sharice Davids
March 25, 2020 Senator Murray Secures Increased Funding for Hospitals, Protections for Workers, Accountability Measures, and Other Washington State Priorities in Senate Coronavirus Package, Stresses "More To Do" Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2020 Norton Calls for Critical Fix to Senate Coronavirus Bill to Keep D.C. from Losing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Oregon Delegation Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration for State Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 25, 2020 Major Economic Relief Package Passes Senate Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "I urge @POTUS to immediately approve MD's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to address the worsening #coronavirus pandemic. This crisis is beyond what the state can handle alone - it's critical that this request be approved promptly. https://bit.ly/2QLWB9a" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Oklahoma's Third District Community Health Centers Receive $228,272 to Fight COVID-19 Rep.Frank Lucas
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump 's declaring a major disaster exists in Iowa bc of the coronavirus will give the state govt led by Gov Reynolds more resources+federal $$$ to combat the spread of the disease/respond to the impact it's having on the state/Iowans" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2020 Sullivan Lauds Trump Administration Delay of REAL ID Deadline Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 24, 2020 Tweet - ". @POTUS ' disaster declaration for Iowa will allow the state to access important federal resources to combat the spread of #COVID19. Thank you President Trump!" Sen.Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 global health pandemic is an unprecedented crisis -- we must work together to support our fellow Americans and the economy. The Take Responsibility for Workers & Families Act is bold legislation to uplift the American people through this crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
March 24, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Bennet Reiterates Call on Secretary of State to Take Urgent Action to Help Americans Stranded Abroad Sen.Michael Bennet
March 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Reed: Trump Must Use Whole of Government to Utilize Full Power of DPA Sen.Jack Reed
March 24, 2020 Letter to Regional Administrator of FEMA Region III MaryAnn Tierney - Maryland Delegation Urges FEMA to Quickly Accept State Request for Field Hospitals in Baltimore Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 24, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.7 Million for Coronavirus Response Rep.Carol Miller
March 24, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce New Funding to Provide Meals to Low-Income Seniors Sen.Ron Wyden
March 24, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Funding for Disaster Relief in West Virginia Rep.Carol Miller
March 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rubio, Scott Urge POTUS to Approve Florida Request for Major Disaster Declaration Sen.Rick Scott, ...
March 23, 2020 Capito Hears Concerns from West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Sen.Shelley Capito
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 20, 2020 Miller-Meeks Receives Endorsement From 24 State Legislators Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 20, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Peters & Murray Press Trump Administration to Report Key Metrics on Tests and Equipment in Coronavirus Response Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 20, 2020 After Push from Smith, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Outlines Protective Measures to Expand Capacity Sen.Tina Smith
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I spoke with @GovLarryHogan to receive an update on the steps the state is taking to protect our communities from the #coronavirus, and discuss the work I am doing in Congress to address the public health and economic impact of this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 20, 2020 Following Calls by Peters, President Trump Announces He'll Use Defense Production Act to Address Supply Shortages in Coronavirus Response Sen.Gary Peters
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the US Senate - McSally, Daines Press for Financial Relief to Tribes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Steve Daines, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Peters Supports Governor Whitmer's Call to Federally Fund Use of National Guard to Aid COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen.Gary Peters
March 19, 2020 Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence in a Video Teleconference with Governors on COVID-19 Sen.Pete Ricketts, ...
March 19, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott to Congress: Split Up Phase 3 Coronavirus Stimulus Package and Focus on Helping Individuals and Small Businesses Sen.Rick Scott
March 19, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Rick Scott Sen.Rick Scott
March 19, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is Interviewed about the Stimulus Bill in Congress Sen.Bill Cassidy
March 19, 2020 Reed Wants Federal Government to Start Footing the Bill for National Guard Troops While They Remain Under State Command Sen.Jack Reed
March 19, 2020 Letter to U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn - Rep. Kind Leads Entire Wisconsin Delegation in Requesting the FDA to Send Wisconsin Hospitals More COVID-19 Testing Supplies Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
March 18, 2020 With Unprecedented Disruptions From Coronavirus, Klobuchar and Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans are Still Able to Vote Sen.Tina Smith
March 18, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Hoyer, National Capital Region Members of Congress Call on President Trump to Prioritize Testing Locations Locally Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 18, 2020 Joyce Applauds SBA Approval of DeWine Request for Emergency Disaster Loans to Support Small Businesses Rep.Dave Joyce
March 18, 2020 Peters Helps Senate Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Calls for More Action Sen.Gary Peters
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Combatting #COVID19 is going to take all hands on deck--from the federal, the state, and the local levels. Let's look out for one another and together we'll get through this." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: nterview with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) on the trillion-dollar coronavirus package Rep.Chrissy Houlahan
March 17, 2020 Ernst: "All Hands on Deck' to Address COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020 Cotton Releases Coronavirus Response Plan to Give Cash Directly to American Families and Businesses Sen.Tom Cotton
March 17, 2020 Sullivan Updates Alaskans on Congressional Actions Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 16, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $10.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Coronavirus Response Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in announcing @CDCgov has awarded $10.2 million in federal funding to Maryland to fight #coronavirus. This funding represents our collective commitment to responding with strength and unity to this public health emergency." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2020 Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Awards to Support Washington State Coronavirus Response Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2020 Sullivan Urges Dept. of Energy to Fill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with American Oil Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 14, 2020 Womack Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steve Womack
March 14, 2020 Congresswoman Kaptur: Coronavirus Update Rep.Marcy Kaptur
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Ernst Meets with Governor and State Officials, Speaks with Business Leaders at State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Dodge to Discuss COVID-19 Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 14, 2020 Bennet Statement on House Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Michael Bennet
March 13, 2020 Transcript: Murphy Calls for Rapid Congressional Action to Aid Those Impacted by The Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Murphy
March 13, 2020 Young Statement on Coronavirus National Emergency Declaration Sen.Todd Young
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senator Sinema, Congressman O'Halleran and Arizona's Congressional Delegation Urge Health Officials to Protect Arizonians' Health Care Rep.Paul Gosar, ...
March 13, 2020 Merkley Statement on Trump Declaring a National Emergency Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 13, 2020 Lankford Statement on President Declaring a National Emergency Sen.James Lankford
March 13, 2020 Bennet Statement on Trump's National Emergency Declaration to Combat the Coronavirus Sen.Michael Bennet
March 12, 2020 Sullivan Statement on the First Reported Coronavirus Case in Alaska Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 11, 2020 Lujan Statement on Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in New Mexico Sen.Ben Luján
March 11, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $5 Million For Coronavirus Response Rep.Carol Miller
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Jack Reed, ...
March 11, 2020 On Eve of 2020 Census, Bennet Stresses Importance of Colorado's Participation Sen.Michael Bennet
March 11, 2020 Steil Statement on President Trump Approving FEMA Aid for Southeast Wisconsin Rep.Bryan Steil
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 10, 2020 Ernst: It's going to take a partnership to tackle the Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Combating #COVID19 is going to take a continued partnership--& close coordination between fed, state, & local officials. Last week, Congress voted in a bipartisan way to support steps to protect Americans, & I hope we can continue to work together to keep our communities healthy." Sen.Joni Ernst
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