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April 28, 2022 Tweet - "It's now clear President Biden knows that he has the existing legal authority to act on student debt. He should #CancelStudentDebt today!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2022 Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 28, 2022 Clarke Issues Statement on Fda Announcement to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Rep. Yvette Clarke
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and Hon. Steven Womack, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services - Rep. Aguilar Leads Letter To Allow DACA Recipients To Hold Federal Employment Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 27, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, David Price, Chair of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee, Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee - Representatives Cicilline, Moore, Katko Lead Call for Increased Funding for Federal Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 27, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Oversight of Federal Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking" Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Barbara Lee, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Harold Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Congressmen Lowenthal, Correa, Colleagues Call For No Federal Appropriations Funding For Deporting Refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "At a time when Americans are seeing rising prices at the gas pump and price gouging by Big Oil, we need a fully functioning FTC to investigate. This Senate is working to confirm Alvaro Bedoya as FTC Commissioner." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2022 Chair Meeks Celebrates Trevor Reed's Release from Russian Detention, Praises Administration's Negotiations Rep. Gregory Meeks
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will take next steps to move forward on our jobs and competition bill. This bill will help lower costs, boost manufacturing, and strengthen our supply chains so we can keep our economy strong for decades to come!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Major Investment in Binghamton's Children; Senators Deliver $1 Million for City of Binghamton to Expand Youth Programs, Recreation Opportunities & Strengthen City's Ongoing Efforts to Create New Community Center Space for Binghamton Youth Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2022 Nadler Comments on President Biden's Plan to Increase Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "President Biden is nominating Bridget Brink to serve as the next ambassador to Ukraine. The Senate will move quickly to confirm her. We stand with the people of Ukraine." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 25, 2022 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Ruiz Leads Member Meeting To The White House To Request Executive Actions From The Biden Administration Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 25, 2022 Schumer & Capital District Transportation Authority Announce Ground Breaking of First-of-its-kind Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub; Across Covid Relief and New Investment, Schumer Delivers Unprecedented Over Quarter of a Billion in Fed $$$ to Pave the Way for Capital Region's Transportation Transformation Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 25, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 25, 2022 Cárdenas, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Meet with President Biden Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 24, 2022 REP. JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FIREFIGHTER TIMOTHY KLEIN Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 24, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
April 24, 2022 Tweet - "This week, I intend for the Senate to fill the open vacancy on the FTC with Alvaro Bedoya. And with that--the new Democratic majority on the FTC will allow it to investigate and hone in on price gouging by Big Oil amid their stock buybacks and surging profits." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2022 Tweet - "I'm thrilled to have delivered over $2M in funding to help accelerate economic recovery in the Adirondack Region! This means: --Restoring Glens Falls City Hall --Preserving Fort Ticonderoga --Upgrading Canalside Energy Park infrastructure --Boosting Warren County childcare programs' Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2022 Tweet - "We are working to pass our competition and jobs bill: It will help fix our supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and lower costs!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2022 Meeks, Levin, Sires, McCaul, Green Condemn Threats Against Pierre Espérance Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 21, 2022 Schumer Personally Called Commerce Secretary to Push for the Approval of $7.5 Million Tourism Grant to Expand Rochester's Strong Museum, Support Creation 150 New Jobs, & Attract Tourism to Downtown Rochester to Accelerate the Recovery of the Finger Lakes Economy Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @RepBowman to announce: Federal funds from our historic budget agreement will go toward critical repairs and help ensure safe and affordable housing at nine @Westhab1981 properties for Yonkers families!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2022 Schumer Delivers Over $2 Million to Adirondack Region Local Projects in Budget; Senator Reveals Key Local Project From Restoring Glens Falls Historic City Hall, Protecting Fort Ticonderoga, Developing the Ft. Edward Industrial Park , and Boosting Child Care in the Region Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2022 With 65% of Southwest Yonkers Households Unable to Afford the Cost of Living in Westchester, Schumer, Bowman Deliver $500,000 to Westhab to Address Affordable Housing Crisis; Reps Say Funding Will Make Critical Upgrades to Aging Housing Units, Address Urgent Health & Safety Needs, & Improve Quality of Life for Yonkers Families Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2022 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Cárdenas, Luján, Menendez, Klobuchar Urge Meta to Combat Russian Media Spanish-Language Disinformation on Ukraine Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Scalise, Comer Call for Investigation of EcoHealth's Unethical Conduct Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Underwood, Williams Lead Effort to Permanently Lower Health Care Costs Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Dr. Kristian Andersen, Professor at Scripps Research Department of Immunology and Microbiology - Scalise, Comer, Jordan Call on Top Scientist to Clarify Response to Congress Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 19, 2022 CONGRESSMAN MORELLE ANNOUNCES $1M FOR ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH WORKFORCE INITIATIVE Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
April 18, 2022 As Wolfspeed Prepares to Launch Production at New $1 Billion Chip Fab, Schumer Pushes to Secure 2nd Semiconductor Plant at Marcy Nanocenter; Senator Says His Federal Semiconductor Fab-incentive Legislation Will Be the Lightning Rod to Attract New Companies, Create Jobs, & Supercharge Mohawk Valley's Economy Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 18, 2022 Schumer: With the Highest Opioid Overdose Death Rates Per Capita in Nys, Sullivan County Still Lacks Critical Federal Drug Trafficking Designation; Schumer Launches Two-pronged Plan to Combat Hudson Valley's Overdose Epicenter Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2022 After Securing Binghamton's Spot on the Shortlist for the Eda's Potential $100 Million Regional Challenge Award Schumer Doubles Down on His Effort to Secure Southern Tier as America's Next Major Battery Research & Manufacturing Hub Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2022 Standing Along the Empire State Trail--top Rail Trail in America--schumer Launches His Rural Outdoor Investment Bill to Boost Ny's $21 Billion Outdoor Industry & Thousands of Capital Region Jobs, Accelerate Economic Recovery for Rural Areas, Create New Jobs, & Revitalize Columbia County's Picturesque Towns Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2022 Malliotakis: Expanding Gifted & Talented Classes is the Right Move Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
April 14, 2022 Schumer Secures Over $10 Million for Critical Chautauqua County Infrastructure Projects; From Repairing Harbors to Providing Safe Drinking Water, Schumer Secured Millions Will Shore Up Flood Protection, Jolt Local Economy, & Boost One of Western New York's Greatest Economic Engines Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On Arrest Of Suspect In Subway Shooting Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 13, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 13, 2022 Letter to Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the United States Postal Service - Heinrich, Bicameral Group Of Lawmakers Urge USPS IG To Provide Additional Analysis On Fleet Electrification, Cost Of Carbon Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 12, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On NYC Subway Shooting Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 12, 2022 Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
April 11, 2022 Following His Advocacy, Schumer Announces $750,000 in Usda Funding for Delaware County to Establish a Revolving Loan Fund to Provide Direct Financial Assistance to Rural Small Businesses & Accelerate the Southern Tier's Economic Recovery Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2022 Letter to Pharmaceutical CEOs - Brown, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Call on Drug Manufacturers to Make Naloxone Available Over the Counter Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 8, 2022 Meeks, McCaul, Menendez, Risch Statement on Staff-Level Agreement Between IMF, Lebanese Government Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 8, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Rice Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Urging for Special Counsel to be Appointed in Hunter Biden Investigation Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
April 8, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate is moving an important step closer to delivering a robust jobs and competitiveness bill that will help fix our supply chains and boost American innovation for a generation! Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2022 Sen. Coons, Rep. Morelle call for 5-year boost to domestic manufacturing funding Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Date Title Politician
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "It's now clear President Biden knows that he has the existing legal authority to act on student debt. He should #CancelStudentDebt today!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2022 Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 28, 2022 Clarke Issues Statement on Fda Announcement to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Rep.Yvette Clarke
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and Hon. Steven Womack, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services - Rep. Aguilar Leads Letter To Allow DACA Recipients To Hold Federal Employment Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 27, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, David Price, Chair of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee, Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee - Representatives Cicilline, Moore, Katko Lead Call for Increased Funding for Federal Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 27, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Oversight of Federal Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking" Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Barbara Lee, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Harold Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Congressmen Lowenthal, Correa, Colleagues Call For No Federal Appropriations Funding For Deporting Refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "At a time when Americans are seeing rising prices at the gas pump and price gouging by Big Oil, we need a fully functioning FTC to investigate. This Senate is working to confirm Alvaro Bedoya as FTC Commissioner." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2022 Chair Meeks Celebrates Trevor Reed's Release from Russian Detention, Praises Administration's Negotiations Rep.Gregory Meeks
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will take next steps to move forward on our jobs and competition bill. This bill will help lower costs, boost manufacturing, and strengthen our supply chains so we can keep our economy strong for decades to come!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Major Investment in Binghamton's Children; Senators Deliver $1 Million for City of Binghamton to Expand Youth Programs, Recreation Opportunities & Strengthen City's Ongoing Efforts to Create New Community Center Space for Binghamton Youth Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2022 Nadler Comments on President Biden's Plan to Increase Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "President Biden is nominating Bridget Brink to serve as the next ambassador to Ukraine. The Senate will move quickly to confirm her. We stand with the people of Ukraine." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 25, 2022 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Ruiz Leads Member Meeting To The White House To Request Executive Actions From The Biden Administration Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 25, 2022 Schumer & Capital District Transportation Authority Announce Ground Breaking of First-of-its-kind Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub; Across Covid Relief and New Investment, Schumer Delivers Unprecedented Over Quarter of a Billion in Fed $$$ to Pave the Way for Capital Region's Transportation Transformation Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 25, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 25, 2022 Cárdenas, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Meet with President Biden Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 24, 2022 REP. JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FIREFIGHTER TIMOTHY KLEIN Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 24, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
April 24, 2022 Tweet - "This week, I intend for the Senate to fill the open vacancy on the FTC with Alvaro Bedoya. And with that--the new Democratic majority on the FTC will allow it to investigate and hone in on price gouging by Big Oil amid their stock buybacks and surging profits." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2022 Tweet - "I'm thrilled to have delivered over $2M in funding to help accelerate economic recovery in the Adirondack Region! This means: --Restoring Glens Falls City Hall --Preserving Fort Ticonderoga --Upgrading Canalside Energy Park infrastructure --Boosting Warren County childcare programs' Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2022 Tweet - "We are working to pass our competition and jobs bill: It will help fix our supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and lower costs!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2022 Meeks, Levin, Sires, McCaul, Green Condemn Threats Against Pierre Espérance Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 21, 2022 Schumer Personally Called Commerce Secretary to Push for the Approval of $7.5 Million Tourism Grant to Expand Rochester's Strong Museum, Support Creation 150 New Jobs, & Attract Tourism to Downtown Rochester to Accelerate the Recovery of the Finger Lakes Economy Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @RepBowman to announce: Federal funds from our historic budget agreement will go toward critical repairs and help ensure safe and affordable housing at nine @Westhab1981 properties for Yonkers families!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2022 Schumer Delivers Over $2 Million to Adirondack Region Local Projects in Budget; Senator Reveals Key Local Project From Restoring Glens Falls Historic City Hall, Protecting Fort Ticonderoga, Developing the Ft. Edward Industrial Park , and Boosting Child Care in the Region Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2022 With 65% of Southwest Yonkers Households Unable to Afford the Cost of Living in Westchester, Schumer, Bowman Deliver $500,000 to Westhab to Address Affordable Housing Crisis; Reps Say Funding Will Make Critical Upgrades to Aging Housing Units, Address Urgent Health & Safety Needs, & Improve Quality of Life for Yonkers Families Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2022 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Cárdenas, Luján, Menendez, Klobuchar Urge Meta to Combat Russian Media Spanish-Language Disinformation on Ukraine Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Scalise, Comer Call for Investigation of EcoHealth's Unethical Conduct Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Underwood, Williams Lead Effort to Permanently Lower Health Care Costs Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Dr. Kristian Andersen, Professor at Scripps Research Department of Immunology and Microbiology - Scalise, Comer, Jordan Call on Top Scientist to Clarify Response to Congress Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 19, 2022 CONGRESSMAN MORELLE ANNOUNCES $1M FOR ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH WORKFORCE INITIATIVE Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
April 18, 2022 As Wolfspeed Prepares to Launch Production at New $1 Billion Chip Fab, Schumer Pushes to Secure 2nd Semiconductor Plant at Marcy Nanocenter; Senator Says His Federal Semiconductor Fab-incentive Legislation Will Be the Lightning Rod to Attract New Companies, Create Jobs, & Supercharge Mohawk Valley's Economy Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 18, 2022 Schumer: With the Highest Opioid Overdose Death Rates Per Capita in Nys, Sullivan County Still Lacks Critical Federal Drug Trafficking Designation; Schumer Launches Two-pronged Plan to Combat Hudson Valley's Overdose Epicenter Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2022 After Securing Binghamton's Spot on the Shortlist for the Eda's Potential $100 Million Regional Challenge Award Schumer Doubles Down on His Effort to Secure Southern Tier as America's Next Major Battery Research & Manufacturing Hub Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2022 Standing Along the Empire State Trail--top Rail Trail in America--schumer Launches His Rural Outdoor Investment Bill to Boost Ny's $21 Billion Outdoor Industry & Thousands of Capital Region Jobs, Accelerate Economic Recovery for Rural Areas, Create New Jobs, & Revitalize Columbia County's Picturesque Towns Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2022 Malliotakis: Expanding Gifted & Talented Classes is the Right Move Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
April 14, 2022 Schumer Secures Over $10 Million for Critical Chautauqua County Infrastructure Projects; From Repairing Harbors to Providing Safe Drinking Water, Schumer Secured Millions Will Shore Up Flood Protection, Jolt Local Economy, & Boost One of Western New York's Greatest Economic Engines Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On Arrest Of Suspect In Subway Shooting Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 13, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 13, 2022 Letter to Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the United States Postal Service - Heinrich, Bicameral Group Of Lawmakers Urge USPS IG To Provide Additional Analysis On Fleet Electrification, Cost Of Carbon Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 12, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On NYC Subway Shooting Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 12, 2022 Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
April 11, 2022 Following His Advocacy, Schumer Announces $750,000 in Usda Funding for Delaware County to Establish a Revolving Loan Fund to Provide Direct Financial Assistance to Rural Small Businesses & Accelerate the Southern Tier's Economic Recovery Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2022 Letter to Pharmaceutical CEOs - Brown, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Call on Drug Manufacturers to Make Naloxone Available Over the Counter Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 8, 2022 Meeks, McCaul, Menendez, Risch Statement on Staff-Level Agreement Between IMF, Lebanese Government Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 8, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Rice Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Urging for Special Counsel to be Appointed in Hunter Biden Investigation Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
April 8, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate is moving an important step closer to delivering a robust jobs and competitiveness bill that will help fix our supply chains and boost American innovation for a generation! Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2022 Sen. Coons, Rep. Morelle call for 5-year boost to domestic manufacturing funding Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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