Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing
September 15, 2023
Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Lincoln M.S., 1001 Lehigh Ave., Lancaster, PA [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 340
September 15, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission hearing on impact of trauma on learning
September 11, 2023
Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 2 p.m. | Philadelphia School District Administration Building, School Board Room, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing
September 08, 2023
Basic Education Funding Commission | Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 9 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 | Watch Live [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission hearing on funding issues related to the Basic Education Funding Formula
September 07, 2023
Basic Education Funding Commission | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Allentown SD Administration Building, 31 South Penn Street, Allentown [Read More]
Public Hearing on student opportunities for success
September 05, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Monday, September 11, 2023 | 1 p.m. | Saint Joseph’s University, 4308 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA [Read More]
Hearing to discuss Student Opportunities for Success
July 14, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. | Alvernia University, 540 Upland Avenue, Reading, PA 19611 [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 843 and HB 1094
June 26, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Public hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Khalid Mumin as Secretary of Education
June 22, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 375 and SB 750
June 19, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Monday, June 19, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Public hearing to review a presentation provided by the PA Department of Education on the basic education funding formula
June 05, 2023
Basic Education Funding Commission | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing room 1, NOB [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 209, SB 462 and SB 565; and HB 100 and HB 301
June 05, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Public hearing on school facility assessments and data
May 22, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 97, SB 290, SB 353, SB 456, SB 460 and SB 647
April 24, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 12 p.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-A [Read More]
April Argall Report: Preparing Pennsylvania’s Next Generation of Teachers
April 03, 2023
The April edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent hearing of the Senate Education Committee focused on teacher shortages in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education, Part 2
March 30, 2023
Senator Dave Argall questions State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education, Part 1
March 30, 2023
Senator Dave Argall questions State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: State-Related Universities, Part 2
March 30, 2023
Senator Dave Argall questions leaders from the state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln). [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: State-Related Universities, Part 1
March 30, 2023
Senator Dave Argall questions leaders from the state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln). [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 2
March 29, 2023
Senator Dave Argall questions Acting Secretary of Education Khalid Mumin. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 232, SB 297 and SR 48
February 27, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-B [Read More]
February Argall Report: Alvernia Revitalizing Downtown Pottsville
February 01, 2023
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features the recent opening of Alvernia University’s new downtown Pottsville location, the Pottsville CollegeTowne. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Teacher Shortages
January 27, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 84 and SB 114
January 09, 2023
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 10 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
January Argall Report: Fighting Blight and Improving Housing Opportunities
January 03, 2023
The January edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) features recent events with Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) on issues of blight and housing. [Read More]
December Argall Report: Generating Electricity While Restoring the Environment
December 01, 2022
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent public hearing of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee which discussed Pennsylvania’s coal refuse electricity power plants. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 996, and to consider the Executive Nominations of Pam Iovino to the State Civil Service Commission, and Joel Frank and Rudy Battle to the State Athletic Commission
October 21, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, October 24, 2022 | 10:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 34, HB 121, HB 2484 HB 2633, and public hearing on SB 996
October 12, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building | [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB121, HB 1281, HB 1738, HB 2524 and SB 492, SB 1292
September 16, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Public Hearing on Act 347 of 1974 – Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedure Law
July 14, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, July 18, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
Argall: Governor Wolf’s Vetoes Require Constitutional Amendments
July 08, 2022
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) was approved by the Senate today to give the people of Pennsylvania the ability to decide several amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 488, SB 492, SB 1130, HB 2115, HB 2219, HB 2485, HB 2524
June 24, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
Public hearing on Right to Know Law legislation
June 20, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1140, SB 1203 and HB 2447
June 10, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 117, SB 760, SB 822, SB 1029, SB 1130
June 06, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8 E-A [Read More]
Public Hearing on Senate Bill 690 and Issues Regarding the Special Election in the 116th Legislative District
April 14, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, April 21 | 12 p.m. | Council Chamber of Hazleton City Hall | Watch Live [Read More]
Continuation of public hearing on SB 982 and HB 2044
April 08, 2022
State Government Committee | Monday, April 11, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
Public Hearing on SB 982 and HB 2044
April 01, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8 E-A [Read More]
Meeting to vote on SB 959, SB 1018, SB 1122, SB 1166, and HB 1614
April 01, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-B [Read More]
Public Hearing on Bipartisan Election Reform
February 09, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, February 15th | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1
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Senator Argall Responds to Governor Wolf’s Final Budget Address
February 08, 2022
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) made the following statement at the conclusion of Governor Wolf’s final budget address:
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Voting meeting on SB 991, SB 1020 and SB 1043
February 04, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, February 7, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing
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Press Conference to Celebrate and Recognize the Individuals and the Greater Schuylkill County Community for the $3 Million RACP Grant which will assist the Alvernia University Pottsville Collegetowne
January 26, 2022
Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | former Giant on Progress Avenue
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Voting meeting on SB322
January 25, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol Building
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Public Hearing on Governor Wolf’s Two Endorsed Congressional Maps
January 19, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Friday, January 21 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 | [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 2051 and HB 2146
January 14, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | Off the Floor | Room 8E-B, East Wing | [Read More]
Meeting to consider George Burrell for reappointment to the Board of Claims, and SB 940, SB 992, SR 67 and HB 1823
December 10, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A
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December Argall Report: Fighting Blight
December 01, 2021
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on a recent committee hearing which discussed blight remediation across Pennsylvania.
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Public hearing to receive testimony on Senate Bill 940, legislation to ensure constitutional amendments are properly advertised
November 12, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 784, SB 807, and SB 812
November 05, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |
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Public hearing to receive information on congressional maps recommended by members of the public
November 04, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Public hearing on lobbyist disclosure legislation
October 18, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | October 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Public hearing to receive comments from the Pennsylvania Department of State on SB 878, and legislation to implement recommendations of the Special Committee on Election Integrity & Reform
September 30, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, October 5, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1
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Meeting to consider SB 507, SB 573, SB 640, SB 745, SR 67, SR 152, and HB 1452
September 24, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 12:00 noon | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A
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Public hearing to take testimony on SB 878, legislation to implement recommendations of the Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform
September 21, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 56, SB 140, SB 428, SB 551, SB 636, and SB 795
September 17, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 10:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Public hearing on the Department of State’s Risk Limiting Audit Pilot
August 20, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Schuylkill River: More Improvement Needed
August 10, 2021
Legislators from Berks and Schuylkill County, agency representatives, and members of the public gathered in the Schuylkill Haven Recreational Center Tuesday morning to review the progress of longstanding efforts to clean up the Schuylkill River and its nearby creeks and streams.
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Public hearing on congressional reapportionment
July 30, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Temple University | [Read More]
Voting Meeting to consider HB 1300
June 22, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Voting Meeting on SB 222, SB738, SB 784 and HB 1010
June 21, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 11 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 735 and SB 764
June 15, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | June 15, 2021 | 10 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Special Committee Releases Report on Election Reforms
June 14, 2021
The bipartisan Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform released a report today detailing its findings and recommendations to strengthen Pennsylvania’s election system.
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Baker, Argall Issue Statement on Inspector General Report
May 26, 2021
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Dave Argall (R-29) have issued the following statement regarding the Inspector General report released today, on the Department of State’s Failure to meet its constitutional mandate concerning House Bill No. 963 of 2019.
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Congressional Redistricting
May 26, 2021
Senator Dave Argall comments on Congressional Redistricting during a Senate State Government Committee committee meeting.
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Meeting to consider the reappointment of Gregory Lane and the appointment of Maria Donatucci to the Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission
May 21, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
First Public Hearing on Congressional Redistricting
May 20, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Virtual Town Hall
May 13, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Dave Argall Virtual Town Hall
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Pottsville District Office Reopening
May 13, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Dave Argall, Rep. Joe Kerwin, and Rep. Tim Twardzik commemorate the “grand re-opening” of their new joint office in Pottsville.
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Meeting to consider SB 519, SB 559, SB 561, and HB 854
May 07, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 166, SB 312, SB 552, SB 554, SB 559, HB 104, and HB 108
April 23, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 12:00 noon | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB423, SB 441, and SR 36
March 19, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 274 and HB 284
March 12, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 10:00 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Public Hearing – A Review of Best Practices of Election Integrity and Security from Other States
March 11, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | March 15, 2021 at 10 am | Senate Floor | [Read More]
Senate, House State Government Committees to Hold Joint Hearing on Census
February 22, 2021
The Senate State Government Committee will hold a joint hearing with the House State Government Committee on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on how the anticipated delays in the 2020 Census could impact Pennsylvania’s redistricting and reapportionment process.
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Joint Hearing for the Receipt of 2020 Census Data
February 19, 2021
Joint Hearing Senate and House State Government Committee | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
COVID-19 Vaccine Telephone Town Hall
February 17, 2021
Watch the Replay
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Part 2: Update on PASSHE (State System of Higher Education)
February 09, 2021
Senator Dave Argall questions PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein during a joint hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Education Committee to provide an update on PASSHE (PA State System of Higher Education).
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Update on PASSHE (State System of Higher Education)
February 09, 2021
Senator Dave Argall questions PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein during a joint hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Education Committee to provide an update on PASSHE (PA State System of Higher Education).
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Pennsylvania
February 04, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Dave Argall questions Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam during a joint hearing of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on problems with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Pennsylvania.
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Governor’s Tax Increases: Dead on Arrival
February 03, 2021
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement after Governor Wolf’s budget address today:
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Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring a Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
January 26, 2021
The state Senate today approved a constitutional amendment by a bipartisan vote of 28-20 that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving it one step closer to a voter referendum.
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Meeting to vote on SB 106 and SB 113
January 26, 2021
Senate State Government Committee | January 27, 2021 at 10:30 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Public Hearing on Election Issues
November 24, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | 12:30 p.m. | Wyndham Hotel | 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325 | [Read More]
Strengthening Hate Crime Laws in PA
October 14, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committees | Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | East Goshen Township Building | West Chester | Chester County | [Read More]
The Future of Telemedicine in PA
September 29, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committees | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Beaver County Community College | Monaca | Beaver County | [Read More]
High School Sports Bill
September 24, 2020
On WPPA Radio, JZ and I discuss the High School Sports Bill that Governor Wolf vetoed [Read More]
Pottsville Bill
September 24, 2020
I discuss legislation regarding Pottsville Revitalization Site on WPPA Radio with JZ [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Bill regarding Pottsville Revitalization Site
September 21, 2020
The Senate Local Government Committee approved a bill today to address the question of Pottsville’s vacant Giant supermarket, according to Senator David G. Argall, who sponsored the bill.
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Act 66 of 2020 which established the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit
September 21, 2020
Senate AND House Majority Policy Committees | Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Friedman Jewish Community Center, Kingston, Luzerne County (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider Continued Economic Recovery in Western PA
September 14, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. | Ameri-Precision Metals, | Canonsburg, Washington County | [Read More]
Meeting to consider Issues Facing Rural Pharmacists
September 10, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Monday, September 14, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Value Drug Company | Duncansville, Blair County | [Read More]
Meeting to consider Impact of COVID-19 on Non-Profits
September 10, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Shippensburg Legion (Post 223), | Shippensburg, Cumberland County | [Read More]
Meeting to consider Limited Constitutional Convention in PA
September 10, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Friday, September 18, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Dallastown Borough Administration Building | Dallastown, York County | [Read More]
PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports
August 17, 2020
PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation
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Report on Regional Economies in Pennsylvania
August 06, 2020
Report on Regional Economies in Pennsylvania.
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Public Workshop Discussion on the Challenges Facing Pennsylvania’s Rural Hospitals
July 31, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Monday, August 3 at 10:00 AM | Monongahela Valley Hospital | [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals
July 31, 2020
At the request of Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on Monday, Augst 3 at 10 am at Monongahela Valley Hospital on the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals. [Read More]
Public workshop discussion with education professionals to discuss the safe re-opening of Pennsylvania schools.
July 27, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | July 28 at 1:00 PM | Bayard Rustin High School |
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