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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Civil Rights
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Jim Justice on Civil Rights
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Democratic governor:
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- Black lives matter because all lives matter. (Oct 2020)
- Would sign Fairness Act to protect LGBTQ in housing, jobs. (Oct 2020)
- State human rights commission is understaffed & underfunded. (Mar 2019)
- Governor's Minority Affairs director condemned by NAACP. (Dec 2018)
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Ben Salango on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor Challenger:
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- One can support both Black Lives Matter and the police. (Oct 2020)
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Stephen Noble Smith on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Tax incentives to hire people with disabilities. (Jan 2020)
- End discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation. (Jan 2020)
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Ron Stollings on Civil Rights
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Woody Thrasher on Civil Rights
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Civil Rights
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Senate:
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Don Blankenship on Civil Rights
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- I'm an American person; 'Chinaperson' isn't racist. (May 2018)
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John Buckley on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Marriage equality for same-gender couples. (Sep 2014)
- Live and let live: support the freedom to marry. (Aug 2014)
- Shares home with his same-sex partner. (Jul 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Oct 2014)
- Co-chairs Women’s Caucus “Women in Business” Team. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 44% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Carte Goodwin on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Marriage is between one man and woman. (Nov 2014)
- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Zane Lawhorn on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Require citizens of certain races to carry National ID Card. (Feb 2006)
- Marriage is union between a man and a woman. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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Pat McGeehan on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Civil unions ok; anti-discrimination laws not ok. (Nov 2012)
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Patrick Morrisey on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Disappointed with gay marriage legalization. (Jun 2015)
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Richard Ojeda on Civil Rights
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John Raese on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (May 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Supports a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Worrying about somebody's sexuality is just ridiculous. (May 2017)
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Natalie Tennant on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Treat gay couples equally, but no mandates on churches. (Oct 2014)
- First female Mountaineer mascot & first Secretary of State. (Jan 2013)
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Evan Jenkins on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Marriage is between one man and woman. (Nov 2014)
- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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David McKinley on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Carol Miller on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Religious freedom supersedes right to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2016)
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Alex Mooney on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Defines marriage as one man and one woman. (Nov 2014)
- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Supports forcing military gay marriages. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Nick Rahall on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 89% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Civil Rights
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Jeff Kessler on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- No civil unions between same-sex couples. (Nov 2008)
- Affirmative action for state college but not in state hiring. (Nov 2008)
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Joe Manchin III on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- WV already blocks same-sex marriage; no need for amendment. (Jan 2010)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Oct 2014)
- Co-chairs Women’s Caucus “Women in Business” Team. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 44% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Cecil Underwood on Civil Rights
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Restrict and regulate video gambling. (Feb 2001)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Civil Rights
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Rick Snuffer on Civil Rights
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Supports marriage between a man and a woman. (Jan 2006)
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Jay Wolfe on Civil Rights
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- No affirmative action; less government in job sector. (Aug 2008)
- Defend the fundamental institution of marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- As Ku Klux Klan member; opposed 1964 Civil Rights Act. (Sep 2010)
- Former member of the Ku Klux Klan. (Nov 2009)
- Homosexuality is a sin; no gays in military. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 22% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 82% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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John Rockefeller on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 82% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Bob Wise on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Restrict and regulate video gambling. (Feb 2001)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 83% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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