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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Government Reform
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Send absentee voter applications to all registered voters. (Feb 2020)
- Cut red tape on state purchasing. (Jan 2020)
- Government is not the answer. (Aug 2019)
- No party-line voting; yes write-in voting. (Mar 2015)
- Require voter ID, but for free. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Justice on Government Reform
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Democratic governor:
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- Create cabinet posts on tourism & economic development. (Feb 2021)
- Appoint a Waste Czar to root out agency excess. (Feb 2017)
- Ban fundraising while the legislature is in session. (Jun 2016)
- No contributions to legislators during legislative sessions. (Nov 2015)
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Ben Salango on Government Reform
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Stephen Noble Smith on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Offer public financing for all state elections. (Jan 2020)
- Implement automatic voter registration. (Jan 2020)
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Ron Stollings on Government Reform
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Woody Thrasher on Government Reform
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Government Reform
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race
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Don Blankenship on Government Reform
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Repeal 17th amendment; end direct election of senators. (May 2020)
- Oppose National Popular Vote proposal to elect president. (May 2020)
- Oppose statehood for DC & Puerto Rico. (May 2020)
- Media & Republicans conspired to defame me. (Jan 2018)
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John Buckley on Government Reform
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Require photo identification for voting. (Sep 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Carte Goodwin on Government Reform
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Important to keep information secure. (Oct 2016)
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Zane Lawhorn on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Public funding for federal candidates instead of PACs. (Nov 2006)
- Reform elections for easier access for more parties. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Citizens United decision has destroyed this country. (Oct 2018)
- Not more government, but easier government. (Oct 2012)
- Suspended state earmarking as governor; do same federally. (Oct 2010)
- Public financing pilot for state Supreme Court races. (Jan 2010)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Pat McGeehan on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No limits on campaign contributions for PACs or parties. (Nov 2012)
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Patrick Morrisey on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Richard Ojeda on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Move toward public financing for campaigns. (Jun 2020)
- Federal employees/appointees should donate excess assets. (Oct 2019)
- Introduced bill: lobbyists should wear body cameras. (Oct 2019)
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John Raese on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- I think we need less government. (Oct 2012)
- End the coalition of taking & government control. (Oct 2012)
- Federal earmarks create career politicians. (Oct 2010)
- Supports line-item veto & balanced budget amendment. (Oct 2010)
- Earmarks are taxation without representation. (Oct 2010)
- Increase limits on donations to political campaigns. (Aug 2006)
- Supports line-item veto to reduce deficit. (May 2006)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- We as voters need to hold representatives accountable. (Apr 2020)
- Voter turnout depressed due to money influencing elections. (Apr 2018)
- Upgrade equipment to safeguard elections. (Mar 2018)
- Cut regulations favoring big businesses. (Jul 2017)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Natalie Tennant on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- I learned "make-do" attitude via my upbringing on a farm. (Mar 2014)
- 18-month investigation into stolen election: 3 convictions. (Mar 2014)
- OpEd: Suppress voting by requiring change-of-address cards. (Jan 2014)
- Supports electronic voter registration and vote-by-mail. (Apr 2013)
- Voter photo ID laws place unrealistic barriers. (Dec 2012)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Important to keep information secure. (Oct 2016)
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David McKinley on Government Reform
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Republican (District 1):
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- No earmarks; no campaign-style "constituent" mailings. (Nov 2010)
- No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Carol Miller on Government Reform
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Republican (District 3):
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- Require photo ID for voting. (Feb 2013)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Alex Mooney on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Nick Rahall on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Government Reform
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- No party-line voting; yes write-in voting. (Feb 2015)
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Jeff Kessler on Government Reform
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Straight party ticket voting ok. (Feb 2015)
- Limit campaign contributions from PACs and corporations. (Nov 2008)
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Joe Manchin III on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Citizens United decision has destroyed this country. (Oct 2018)
- Not more government, but easier government. (Oct 2012)
- Suspended state earmarking as governor; do same federally. (Oct 2010)
- Public financing pilot for state Supreme Court races. (Jan 2010)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- No party-line voting; yes write-in voting. (Feb 2015)
- Dissolve state boards & councils that no longer operate. (Jan 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Cecil Underwood on Government Reform
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Government Reform
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| Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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Rick Snuffer on Government Reform
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Judges should uphold the original Constitution. (Jan 2006)
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Jay Wolfe on Government Reform
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Increase campaign donation limits. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Challenges constitutionality of appointed "czars". (Apr 2010)
- Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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John Rockefeller on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Bob Wise on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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