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Nov. 22, 2019 As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Van Hollen, Sarbanes Lead Bicameral Letter Urging House and Senate Conference Negotiators to Include Increased Funds for Chesapeake Bay Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 The Boston Globe - Climate change and dark money Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 McEachin, Haaland, Dingell, Blumenauer, Tonko & Pingree Introduce 100% Clean Legislation Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Kris Singh, President and CEO of Holtec International Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey demand answers from Holtec on plans to decommission Indian Point Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Bold Action to Address Climate Crisis and Achieve Clean, Sustainable Economy Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 20, 2019 Key House Committee Advances PFAS Package Rep. Paul Tonko
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We need leaders across the country fighting side-by-side with us against climate change. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: I was proud to talk with @MarkRuffalo about working together in that fight." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Kind and Hurd Request House Leadership Bring Restore Our Parks and Lands Act to the Floor Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Suozzi, Ways and Means colleagues announce green energy package Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "America needs leaders like @JaneFonda in the fight against climate change. My new #CleanCars plan. Preserving our climate for future generations. Fighting for action in the Senate. Thank you so much for your leadership and for working with us, Jane Fonda." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Nita Lowey, Chair of the Appropriations Committee - Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter Requesting Full LWCF Funding in FY2020 Budget Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating New York Waterways With Toxic Levels Of PFAS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With President Trump pulling America out of the Paris climate agreement this week: I'm sharing a conversation I had with @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, and @TommyCaldwell1 about their stories, the impacts of climate change they've seen, and why they fight for our environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President Trump pulled us out of the Paris climate agreement. Period. Listen to @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and @AlexHonnold talk with me about the fight to preserve our climate for future generations." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We must fight to preserve wild places for future generations From Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge To the Gunks in New York To Kentucky's Red River Gorge Here's @TommyCaldwell1, @AlexHonnold, & @SashaDiGiulian on @ProtectWinters and our environment & public lands" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "You don't have to hear it from me. This is what @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and the @AccessFund have to say about how preserving our environment and public lands can help our economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019 As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: In 2019 alone, +1k toxic algal blooms plagued Upstate NY lakes, threatening upstate drinking water, residents, animals & economies; senator urges Feds to launch statewide effort to combat the blooms ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Paul Tonko
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration formally sent notice to the U.N. that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement in 2020. Future generations will look back on this decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat introduces the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Future generations will look back on President Trump's decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis that will hurt our planet, our economy, and our national security for decades to come." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Pallone & Tonko Denounce Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Coal Ash Rules Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats continue to stand with the vast majority of Americans who are demanding their elected officials stop kowtowing to corporate polluters and take action to address the mounting threat posed by climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In the long list of pitiful and dangerous policy decisions @realDonaldTrump has made as president, today's announcement ranks as one of the worst." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives - Pascrell, Graves, Crist, Rouzer, Mucarsel-Powell, Rooney Demand Changes to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Cardin Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urging President Trump to Keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer announces, following his major push, Kent arsenic mine is now officially on Environmental Protection Agency's national priorities list; senator says, after 30+ years of foot-dragging, designation will allow a federally-funded remediation effort to commence Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, and Mr. Pete Lopez, Regional EPA Administrator - Velázquez Wants EPA to Uphold Coal Ash Safeguards Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot turn our planet into the Bad Place. I was proud to talk with @TedDanson and @Oceana about the urgency of the climate crisis and how we need to fight climate change, from implementing my #CleanCars plan to protecting our oceans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used secret channels of influence to block action on climate change. Today, @SenDemsClimate is bringing together scientists & scholars who track these corporate misinformation campaigns. Because it's past time to act on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 22, 2019 As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Van Hollen, Sarbanes Lead Bicameral Letter Urging House and Senate Conference Negotiators to Include Increased Funds for Chesapeake Bay Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 The Boston Globe - Climate change and dark money Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 McEachin, Haaland, Dingell, Blumenauer, Tonko & Pingree Introduce 100% Clean Legislation Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Kris Singh, President and CEO of Holtec International Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey demand answers from Holtec on plans to decommission Indian Point Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Bold Action to Address Climate Crisis and Achieve Clean, Sustainable Economy Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 20, 2019 Key House Committee Advances PFAS Package Rep.Paul Tonko
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We need leaders across the country fighting side-by-side with us against climate change. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: I was proud to talk with @MarkRuffalo about working together in that fight." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Kind and Hurd Request House Leadership Bring Restore Our Parks and Lands Act to the Floor Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Suozzi, Ways and Means colleagues announce green energy package Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "America needs leaders like @JaneFonda in the fight against climate change. My new #CleanCars plan. Preserving our climate for future generations. Fighting for action in the Senate. Thank you so much for your leadership and for working with us, Jane Fonda." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Nita Lowey, Chair of the Appropriations Committee - Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter Requesting Full LWCF Funding in FY2020 Budget Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating New York Waterways With Toxic Levels Of PFAS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With President Trump pulling America out of the Paris climate agreement this week: I'm sharing a conversation I had with @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, and @TommyCaldwell1 about their stories, the impacts of climate change they've seen, and why they fight for our environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President Trump pulled us out of the Paris climate agreement. Period. Listen to @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and @AlexHonnold talk with me about the fight to preserve our climate for future generations." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We must fight to preserve wild places for future generations From Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge To the Gunks in New York To Kentucky's Red River Gorge Here's @TommyCaldwell1, @AlexHonnold, & @SashaDiGiulian on @ProtectWinters and our environment & public lands" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "You don't have to hear it from me. This is what @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and the @AccessFund have to say about how preserving our environment and public lands can help our economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019 As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: In 2019 alone, +1k toxic algal blooms plagued Upstate NY lakes, threatening upstate drinking water, residents, animals & economies; senator urges Feds to launch statewide effort to combat the blooms ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Paul Tonko
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration formally sent notice to the U.N. that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement in 2020. Future generations will look back on this decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat introduces the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019 Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Future generations will look back on President Trump's decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis that will hurt our planet, our economy, and our national security for decades to come." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Pallone & Tonko Denounce Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Coal Ash Rules Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats continue to stand with the vast majority of Americans who are demanding their elected officials stop kowtowing to corporate polluters and take action to address the mounting threat posed by climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In the long list of pitiful and dangerous policy decisions @realDonaldTrump has made as president, today's announcement ranks as one of the worst." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives - Pascrell, Graves, Crist, Rouzer, Mucarsel-Powell, Rooney Demand Changes to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Cardin Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urging President Trump to Keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer announces, following his major push, Kent arsenic mine is now officially on Environmental Protection Agency's national priorities list; senator says, after 30+ years of foot-dragging, designation will allow a federally-funded remediation effort to commence Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, and Mr. Pete Lopez, Regional EPA Administrator - Velázquez Wants EPA to Uphold Coal Ash Safeguards Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot turn our planet into the Bad Place. I was proud to talk with @TedDanson and @Oceana about the urgency of the climate crisis and how we need to fight climate change, from implementing my #CleanCars plan to protecting our oceans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used secret channels of influence to block action on climate change. Today, @SenDemsClimate is bringing together scientists & scholars who track these corporate misinformation campaigns. Because it's past time to act on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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