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Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's been A MONTH since federal eviction moratorium expired. 30 day notice is required before eviction--so new evictions can begin today Unacceptable For the next 2 hrs, @NLIHC is taking over @SenSchumer to talk about why Senate GOP needs to invest in ensuring people stay housed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding a report on just how election mail will be delivered ON TIME. I spoke to the Democratic appointee and Chairman of the new USPS Election Mail Committee, Lee Moak. We'll get this report--and use it to protect the election, mail, and hold Postmaster DeJoy accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I will keep standing with everyone in New York and across the country fighting to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've had one since May. Your "plan' hasn't worked." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with everyone in New York and nationwide rallying today to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House has acted. The Senate now must also pass the Delivering for America Act immediately to #SaveThePostOffice and protect our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the USPS - Tlaib, Blunt Rochester and Boyle Lead Over 70 Members of the House in Demanding an Investigation into Postmaster DeJoy's Policies Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 22, 2020 Meng Statement On House Vote To Save Postal Service Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General. The role Pres. Trump, Sec. Mnuchin, & the search firm played in his selection must be exposed! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I told @JKCorden and the @LateLateShow about how we're fighting for the USPS. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with all of the people and families in New York and across America taking part in the #MarchForTheDead. More than 170,000 have died from COVID-19. We mourn for them. We stand with their families. Democrats will not stop fighting for action from the Trump administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy suspending his harmful policies is not enough. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 After securing + $87,000 for North Country Community College's water and wastewater operator certification program, Schumer calls for more NBRC fundingto fuel economic and community development in the North Country Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Delivering the mail is NOT some unfunded mandate. We cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply troubling reports of an attack--by apparent poisoning--on Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader. If they're confirmed, President Trump must ensure those responsible face consequences. I wish Alexei Navalny strength and a speedy recovery." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy just acknowledged that his policies are causing delays! Totally unacceptable. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the North Country economy, small businesses need second PPP forgivable loan & more EIDL loans & grants to stay afloat; flanked by Plattsburgh business owners, senator announces two-pronged plan to give local small biz owners additional federal relief Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We need to immediately pass the House bill to fund the USPS! Even Postmaster General DeJoy said he supports additional funding for the USPS. There's no time to waste. We cannot let our Post Office and our elections be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout North Country; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Schumer: Local governments & institutions of higher education face huge budget shortfalls amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "USPS is the only mail service that can deliver to our military overseas. Making absentee voting more difficult disenfranchises the very Americans who serve and sacrifice on the front lines in defense of our right to vote. That's unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Senate Dems Request Information From Election Officials on Election Mail Delays Due to Postal Service Changes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Trump megadonor turned Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, is intent on destroying the Post Office brick by brick. We're fighting to reverse the reckless policies he's put into place and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "A "suspension" of Postmaster General DeJoy's harmful policies is not enough. We need a permanent rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat all election materials as First Class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop fighting for the USPS, our postal workers, and Americans in the Hudson Valley, in New York, and across the country. We must reverse the crippling changes made by Postmaster General DeJoy and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Indie music venues like Baby's All Right here in Brooklyn need help to fight the COVID-19 crisis. That's why I'm standing with local artists like James Murphy of @LCDSoundsystem to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors immediately disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General The role President Trump, Secretary Mnuchin, and the search firm played in his selection must be exposed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300K in federal funding to support nursing workforce in the Southern Tier Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Southern Tier; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: Pandemic leaves Fiinger Lakes hospital strapped for cash, saddled with costs for PPE & testing; senator announces three-prong plan to get financially-devastated NY hospitals -- like soldiers & sailors memorial hospital -- their fair share and secure their services for the region Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Ron Bloom, Donald Moak, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, John Barger, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Roman Martinez IV, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and William Zollars, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service - Haaland Demands Postmaster General DeJoy's Removal Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Meng Demands Answers From DHS Over Treatment of Muslim Detainees in Florida Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Hudson Valley; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding from Postmaster DeJoy answers on what exactly what he's rescinding and explicit confirmation that all election mail will be treated as First Class We'll keep fighting because we cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Flood-Resilient Lake Ontario Marine Park Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nadler, Tlaib, Lofgren Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unlawfully Detaining, Expelling Migrant Children Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's been A MONTH since federal eviction moratorium expired. 30 day notice is required before eviction--so new evictions can begin today Unacceptable For the next 2 hrs, @NLIHC is taking over @SenSchumer to talk about why Senate GOP needs to invest in ensuring people stay housed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding a report on just how election mail will be delivered ON TIME. I spoke to the Democratic appointee and Chairman of the new USPS Election Mail Committee, Lee Moak. We'll get this report--and use it to protect the election, mail, and hold Postmaster DeJoy accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I will keep standing with everyone in New York and across the country fighting to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've had one since May. Your "plan' hasn't worked." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with everyone in New York and nationwide rallying today to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House has acted. The Senate now must also pass the Delivering for America Act immediately to #SaveThePostOffice and protect our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the USPS - Tlaib, Blunt Rochester and Boyle Lead Over 70 Members of the House in Demanding an Investigation into Postmaster DeJoy's Policies Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 22, 2020 Meng Statement On House Vote To Save Postal Service Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General. The role Pres. Trump, Sec. Mnuchin, & the search firm played in his selection must be exposed! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I told @JKCorden and the @LateLateShow about how we're fighting for the USPS. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with all of the people and families in New York and across America taking part in the #MarchForTheDead. More than 170,000 have died from COVID-19. We mourn for them. We stand with their families. Democrats will not stop fighting for action from the Trump administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy suspending his harmful policies is not enough. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 After securing + $87,000 for North Country Community College's water and wastewater operator certification program, Schumer calls for more NBRC fundingto fuel economic and community development in the North Country Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Delivering the mail is NOT some unfunded mandate. We cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply troubling reports of an attack--by apparent poisoning--on Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader. If they're confirmed, President Trump must ensure those responsible face consequences. I wish Alexei Navalny strength and a speedy recovery." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy just acknowledged that his policies are causing delays! Totally unacceptable. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the North Country economy, small businesses need second PPP forgivable loan & more EIDL loans & grants to stay afloat; flanked by Plattsburgh business owners, senator announces two-pronged plan to give local small biz owners additional federal relief Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We need to immediately pass the House bill to fund the USPS! Even Postmaster General DeJoy said he supports additional funding for the USPS. There's no time to waste. We cannot let our Post Office and our elections be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout North Country; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Schumer: Local governments & institutions of higher education face huge budget shortfalls amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "USPS is the only mail service that can deliver to our military overseas. Making absentee voting more difficult disenfranchises the very Americans who serve and sacrifice on the front lines in defense of our right to vote. That's unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Senate Dems Request Information From Election Officials on Election Mail Delays Due to Postal Service Changes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Trump megadonor turned Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, is intent on destroying the Post Office brick by brick. We're fighting to reverse the reckless policies he's put into place and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "A "suspension" of Postmaster General DeJoy's harmful policies is not enough. We need a permanent rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat all election materials as First Class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop fighting for the USPS, our postal workers, and Americans in the Hudson Valley, in New York, and across the country. We must reverse the crippling changes made by Postmaster General DeJoy and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Indie music venues like Baby's All Right here in Brooklyn need help to fight the COVID-19 crisis. That's why I'm standing with local artists like James Murphy of @LCDSoundsystem to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors immediately disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General The role President Trump, Secretary Mnuchin, and the search firm played in his selection must be exposed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300K in federal funding to support nursing workforce in the Southern Tier Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Southern Tier; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: Pandemic leaves Fiinger Lakes hospital strapped for cash, saddled with costs for PPE & testing; senator announces three-prong plan to get financially-devastated NY hospitals -- like soldiers & sailors memorial hospital -- their fair share and secure their services for the region Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Ron Bloom, Donald Moak, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, John Barger, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Roman Martinez IV, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and William Zollars, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service - Haaland Demands Postmaster General DeJoy's Removal Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Meng Demands Answers From DHS Over Treatment of Muslim Detainees in Florida Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Hudson Valley; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding from Postmaster DeJoy answers on what exactly what he's rescinding and explicit confirmation that all election mail will be treated as First Class We'll keep fighting because we cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Flood-Resilient Lake Ontario Marine Park Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nadler, Tlaib, Lofgren Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unlawfully Detaining, Expelling Migrant Children Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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