Negotiators report progress in coronavirus relief talks
4 years, 5 months ago

Negotiators report progress in coronavirus relief talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers reported progress on a huge coronavirus relief bill Saturday, as political pressure mounts to restore an expired $600-per-week supplemental unemployment benefit and send funding to help schools reopen. “This was the longest meeting we’ve had and it was more productive than the other meetings,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who was part of the rare weekend session. “We’re not close yet, but it was a productive discussion — now each side knows where they’re at.” Schumer spoke alongside House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., after meeting for three hours with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. “There are still substantial differences, but we did make good progress.” The additional jobless benefit officially lapsed on Friday, and Democrats have made clear that they will not extend it without securing other relief priorities.

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Republicans Want To Make Sure Presidents Can’t Boost Food Benefits Like Joe Biden Did
7 months ago

Republicans Want To Make Sure Presidents Can’t Boost Food Benefits Like Joe Biden Did

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― In 2021, President Joe Biden enacted the largest-ever permanent increase to federal food benefits, giving the average Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients an extra $36 per person each month. “That’s why he took historic action to reduce hunger and give families more breathing room, including the largest ever permanent increase in SNAP benefits, which is …

As the American hunger crisis worsens, Republicans prepare to take a big bite out of SNAP
7 months, 3 weeks ago

As the American hunger crisis worsens, Republicans prepare to take a big bite out of SNAP

Salon  

On Valentine’s Day, during a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee, Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, a Republican from Pennsylvania, proposed a funding framework for the Farm Bill that included a $30 billion cut in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits over the next decade. The proposal would limit future updates to the Thrifty Food Plan, which is used by the United …

Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats
1 year, 7 months ago

Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats

The Independent  

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How raising the nation’s debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds
1 year, 7 months ago

How raising the nation’s debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds

Associated Press  

With the pandemic officially over, leftover coronavirus relief money for vaccines, public health initiatives and other programs has become a target as negotiators try to reach a budget deal to raise the nation’s debt limit. HOW MUCH IS AT STAKE The Congressional Budget Office estimates that halting the use of unobligated pandemic relief funds would result in a net spending …

US families struggle following end of pandemic-era food benefits
1 year, 8 months ago

US families struggle following end of pandemic-era food benefits

Al Jazeera  

The US Congress has cut back expanded COVID-era food assistance benefits, creating strain for some low-income families. “Truly, it was.” But in December, Congress passed a spending bill that ended the expanded food benefits, known as emergency allotments, after February. “My son is eating solid food now, but I have to hold back because the benefits don’t last through the …

'Such cowards': GOP blasted over bill targeting food aid for the poor
1 year, 9 months ago

'Such cowards': GOP blasted over bill targeting food aid for the poor

Raw Story  

More than a dozen House Republicans are expected to release legislation Tuesday that would impose more harsh work requirements on certain recipients of federal food aid, a clear signal that the GOP intends to target nutrition assistance in critical debt ceiling, budget, and farm bill talks. Dusty Johnson, the measure would "expand the age bracket for able-bodied recipients without dependents, …

US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
1 year, 10 months ago

US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID

Associated Press  

Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink — and there’s a big push to make sure they’re not surprised. “One of the scenarios you don’t want to see is the first time they’re aware of it is in the checkout line at the grocery store,” said …

US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
1 year, 10 months ago

US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID

The Independent  

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Some states slash food stamp benefits even as prices soar
2 years, 8 months ago

Some states slash food stamp benefits even as prices soar

LA Times  

Tara Kramer sits in her apartment with her cat Busy on April 8 in Des Moines. “All the memories from before the emergency allotment came rushing back.” Alex Murphy, a spokesman for Reynolds, noted the extra benefits were always intended to help people who lost jobs because of the pandemic and said, “we have to return to pre-pandemic life.” Murphy …

With the end of federal pandemic unemployment aid, what economic assistance is still available for Americans?
3 years, 4 months ago

With the end of federal pandemic unemployment aid, what economic assistance is still available for Americans?

The Independent  

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On Food Assistance, Biden Strays Dramatically From Obama’s Record
3 years, 4 months ago

On Food Assistance, Biden Strays Dramatically From Obama’s Record

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With a permanent benefit increase set to take effect this fall, President Joe Biden is basically doing the opposite of what Barack Obama did on food assistance. But then Democrats raided the extra funds they’d appropriated for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to pay for a school lunch bill instead, setting up an unprecedented month-to-month benefit cut …

Food stamp aid to increase by more than 25% over pre-pandemic levels
3 years, 4 months ago

Food stamp aid to increase by more than 25% over pre-pandemic levels

LA Times  

The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families. A food assistance program used by more than 42 million needy Americans will substantially and permanently increase benefits starting next month, a record boost, just as the pandemic emergency expansion expires. “Ensuring low-income families have access to a healthy …

Covid relief programs are starting to expire for millions of Americans
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid relief programs are starting to expire for millions of Americans

CNN  

CNN — Sixteen months after the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy and left millions of Americans out of work, the historic relief programs Congress put in place are set to start expiring. The pause on federal student loan payments and beefed-up food stamp benefits are due to expire at the end of September. Expanded unemployment benefits end by Labor Day …

The Latest: N Korea again claims no coronavirus infections
3 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: N Korea again claims no coronavirus infections

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has told the World Health Organization that it has tested 25,986 people for the coronavirus through April but still has yet to find a single infection. ___ THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: — In coastal Senegal, beginning of the fishing season renews hope for industry ravaged by COVID-19 — While wealthier nations stockpile vaccines, some of …

Biden signs $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill, a day earlier than expected
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden signs $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill, a day earlier than expected

LA Times  

President Biden signed a sweeping $1.9-trillion coronavirus relief package into law Thursday, authorizing a massive infusion of federal aid aimed primarily at working families. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country and giving people in this nation, working people, middle-class folks, the people who built this country, a fighting chance,” Biden said after signing the bill …

Congress Sends $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill To Biden’s Desk
3 years, 9 months ago

Congress Sends $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill To Biden’s Desk

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — House Democrats gave final approval Wednesday to the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk for a pit stop before another round of stimulus checks are sent out to most Americans. The bill includes $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans, extends $300 weekly unemployment benefits into September, establishes about …

Covid rescue plan expected to pass US Congress Wednesday
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid rescue plan expected to pass US Congress Wednesday

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden's massive relief plan is on track to cross the finish line Wednesday with a final House vote, stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic and offering a lifeline for millions of families. If it reaches his desk, Biden -- who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority -- could sign the historic …

Covid relief bill: Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid relief bill: Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

CNN  

CNN — The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his top legislative priority into law later this week and deliver aid to most American households amid the pandemic. Key features of the plan include up to $1,400-per-person stimulus payments that will send money to …

House sends $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill to Biden’s desk
3 years, 9 months ago

House sends $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill to Biden’s desk

LA Times  

The House passed a $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic aid package Wednesday, sending to President Biden a sweeping measure that includes not only pandemic-related $1,400 checks and expanded unemployment benefits, but also the biggest expansion of Obamacare and hefty new tax credits to combat child poverty. The House passed a $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic aid package Wednesday, sending to President Biden a sweeping …

L.A. expects to receive $1.35 billion from the relief bill. Garcetti is ‘ecstatic’
3 years, 9 months ago

L.A. expects to receive $1.35 billion from the relief bill. Garcetti is ‘ecstatic’

LA Times  

Eli Rose takes Bandit for a walk Jan. 29 near City Hall in Los Angeles, which is set to receive pandemic relief funds from the federal government. Garcetti said this week that he was “ecstatic” about the relief bill, predicting it will help the city cover coronavirus expenses, pay off key debts and rebuild government operations that were diminished during …

Coronavirus | Biden’s 'transformative' COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Biden’s 'transformative' COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden's massive relief plan is on the verge clearing Congress with a final vote Wednesday, offering a lifeline for millions of American families and businesses and stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic. If it makes it to his desk, Mr. Biden — who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority — could sign …

Coronavirus | Joe Biden’s COVID-19 rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus | Joe Biden’s COVID-19 rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted to approve a $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden vows will revive the country's pandemic-stricken economy, capping hours of debate, frenzied negotiations and a marathon overnight voting session. "I promised the American people help was on the way," said Mr. Biden in an address from the White House, after the plan was …

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill

Huff Post  

Senators worked overnight through Saturday morning to get through a deluge of Republican amendments to the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which passed the Senate on Saturday. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Senate has passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, with $1,400 direct payments to many Americans, a $300 weekly unemployment benefit until September …

Senate Works Through Night On Path To Pass Historic COVID-19 Aid
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Works Through Night On Path To Pass Historic COVID-19 Aid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between leaders and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin on emergency jobless benefits broke a logjam that had stalled the package. As Friday began, Democrats asserted they’d reached a compromise between party moderates and progressives extending …

Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The House approved a relief bill last weekend that included $400 weekly jobless benefits — on top of regular state payments — through August. As the day …

Democrats Reach Deal On Unemployment Benefits In COVID-19 Relief Bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Reach Deal On Unemployment Benefits In COVID-19 Relief Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats have conceded to Sen. Joe Manchin’s demands on enhanced unemployment insurance, agreeing to smaller benefits for unemployed Americans after a nine-hour stalemate on the Senate floor. Manchin, a key swing vote, abruptly halted the passage of the $1.9 trillion proposal Friday, throwing Democrats into chaos by threatening to vote for a Republican amendment on the bill …

Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits …

Unemployment benefits expire March 14. What’s at stake for the stimulus
3 years, 10 months ago

Unemployment benefits expire March 14. What’s at stake for the stimulus

CNN  

CNN — Millions of Americans will start running out of pandemic unemployment benefits in just two weeks, putting increased pressure on the House to quickly pass a final version of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The jobless payments are among the first federal lifelines from December’s $900 billion stimulus package set to expire, with additional provisions for …

Covid relief bill: The House is set for a historic down payment on Biden’s legacy
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid relief bill: The House is set for a historic down payment on Biden’s legacy

CNN  

CNN — At any other time, the imminent House passage of a gargantuan $1.9 trillion bill that addresses many of the foundational goals of a new presidency would be regarded as a smashing victory for a White House only six weeks into a first term. Yet even without the minimum wage provision, the legislation is already defining the politics running …

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal
3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

NPR  

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal Democrats are using the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to introduce measures they say will reduce poverty. On top of the small business loans and money for health care included in previous bills, the latest round of relief includes longtime Democratic priorities, including billions of dollars for food stamps, rent …

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
3 years, 10 months ago

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

NPR  

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The House Budget Committee has approved legislation advancing President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, setting a path for intense debate in the Senate. New financial support for parents: Democrats approved a major temporary overhaul to the child tax …

Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief
3 years, 11 months ago

Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that tracks President Joe Biden’s plan for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy. Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee would expand tax credits for families with children, for lower-earning people …

Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats pushed ahead, voting to launch a process that could approve his sweeping rescue package on their own, if Republicans refuse to support it. As the White House reaches for a bipartisan bill, Democrats marshaled their ever-slim …

Democrats Ditch $600 Unemployment Boost
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats Ditch $600 Unemployment Boost

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats have given up on giving unemployed workers an extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits as part of a new COVID-19 relief package. Biden’s campaign website said he would “work with Congress to extend the boosted unemployment benefits for however long this crisis lasts.” House Democrats included a $600 increase as part of the $2 trillion …

#BidenLied trends on Twitter as critics demand $2,000 stimulus checks
3 years, 11 months ago

#BidenLied trends on Twitter as critics demand $2,000 stimulus checks

Daily Mail  

TACKLING COVID • Mount a national vaccination program, contain COVID-19, and safely reopen schools, including by setting up community vaccination sites nationwide, scaling up testing and tracing, eliminating supply shortage problems, investing in high-quality treatments, providing paid sick leave to contain spread of the virus, addressing health disparities, and making the necessary investments to meet the president-elect's goal of safely …

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief
3 years, 11 months ago

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief

Al Jazeera  

Ten Republicans in the United States Senate have offered a counterproposal to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, saying a scaled-down version of the aid package would garner bipartisan support in Congress. The lawmakers asked to meet with Biden in the coming days, adding: “Our proposal reflects many of your stated priorities, and with your support, we believe …

Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans. An aggressive push for vaccinations and generous aid to individuals would help put parents …

Schumer: Democrats must pass virus aid with or without GOP
3 years, 11 months ago

Schumer: Democrats must pass virus aid with or without GOP

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats are …

US Covid aid: Here’s when you’ll see help from federal government
3 years, 11 months ago

US Covid aid: Here’s when you’ll see help from federal government

CNN  

CNN — There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. President Joe Biden signed executive orders last week that will further augment food benefits, ensure more eligible Americans get their stimulus payments, provide protections for federal workers, and extend housing and student loan payment relief. As part of his $1.9 trillion …

3 reasons Americans need more federal aid
3 years, 11 months ago

3 reasons Americans need more federal aid

CNN  

Washington CNN — Congress has approved trillions in relief funds for Americans suffering because of the pandemic recession, but President Joe Biden thinks the country needs even more. The economy is still getting worse During the first week of the year, the number of new people applying for unemployment benefits soared above 900,000 for the first time since August. Traditional …

Executive orders: Biden signs orders to get checks and food aid to low-income Americans – plus a federal pay raise
3 years, 11 months ago

Executive orders: Biden signs orders to get checks and food aid to low-income Americans – plus a federal pay raise

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden signed two more executive orders on Friday – one focused on expanding food assistance and delivering stimulus checks to very low-income Americans, and the other on raising the minimum wage to $15 for the federal workforce – as he continues his swift efforts to overturn his predecessor’s policies. In remarks before he signed, the President …

Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to revive US economy
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to revive US economy

The Hindu  

US President-elect Joe Biden has announced a USD 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package to tackle the economic fallout from the pandemic, including direct financial aid to average Americans, support to businesses and to provide a boost to the national vaccination programme. The relief package, announced on Thursday, includes USD 415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over USD 1 …

Trump allies convinced president to sign relief legislation by ‘playing to his vanity’, report says
4 years ago

Trump allies convinced president to sign relief legislation by ‘playing to his vanity’, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump finally signed legislation deploying critically needed aid during …

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown
4 years ago

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After throwing the bill into doubt earlier this week, President Donald Trump caved Sunday night and signed the coronavirus relief and federal spending measure, averting a government shutdown and ensuring millions of unemployed Americans get some relief going into the new year. Trump said he wanted to increase direct stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 ― as …

Lawmakers press Trump on COVID relief bill as jobless aid expires
4 years ago

Lawmakers press Trump on COVID relief bill as jobless aid expires

India TV News  

President Donald Trump appeared no closer to signing an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill Sunday as unemployment aid expired, the government barrels toward a mid-pandemic shutdown and lawmakers implored him to break the impasse he created after Congress approved the deal. “So many people are hurting.” Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania also said Trump should sign the bill, …

Unemployment benefits lapse for jobless Americans as Trump holds out on signing relief bill
4 years ago

Unemployment benefits lapse for jobless Americans as Trump holds out on signing relief bill

CNN  

CNN — Millions of jobless gig-workers and independent contractors, as well as long-term unemployed Americans, are set to lose their unemployment benefits after this weekend since President Donald Trump hasn’t signed the $900 billion relief package Congress passed last week. The Covid-19 relief legislation, which had arrived at Mar-a-Lago by Friday to await Trump’s signature, would extend the number of …

Relief bill: Here’s what happens if Trump doesn’t sign the $900 billion Covid package
4 years ago

Relief bill: Here’s what happens if Trump doesn’t sign the $900 billion Covid package

CNN  

CNN — Though Congress has passed a $900 billion Covid relief package, millions of Americans are in danger of losing important benefits just after the holidays if President Donald Trump continues to refuse to sign the bill. The legislation would extend two pandemic unemployment programs and provide the jobless with a $300 weekly federal boost through mid-March. The package, which …

The Newest Unemployment Benefit Changes In The COVID-19 Relief Bill
4 years ago

The Newest Unemployment Benefit Changes In The COVID-19 Relief Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lorna Morton expected the government to stop paying her unemployment benefits next week, but now that Congress has passed another pandemic relief bill, she should be able to receive them through March. Not knowing whether her benefits would continue, Morton said, “didn’t make me feel confident that I was going to be able to meet my obligations.” …

$900 billion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
4 years ago

$900 billion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump

Live Mint  

Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. “So much needed relief just in time for the holidays.” The $300 per week bonus jobless benefit was half the supplemental federal unemployment benefit provided under the …

US Congress passes $900 bn stimulus package; relief measures necessary but insufficient, say economists
4 years ago

US Congress passes $900 bn stimulus package; relief measures necessary but insufficient, say economists

Firstpost  

The package will revive supplemental unemployment benefit for millions of unemployed Americans and provide for another round of $600 direct payments to adults and children Congress on Monday night approved a $900 billion stimulus package that would send billions of dollars to American households and businesses grappling with the economic and health toll of the pandemic. Though the $900 billion …

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