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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 23, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2007.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Welch (VT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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Mr. Welch (VT) filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 437
and
H. Res. 438.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 23.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed special order
speeches.
The House received a communication from the Honorable James
L. Oberstar, Chairman. Pursuant to the provisions of 33
U.S.C. section 542, Mr. Oberstar notified the House that the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved
thirteen survey resolutions for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers at a full Committee Markup on May 2, 2007.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed special order
speeches.
The Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine
Academy - Pursuant to 46 U.S.C 51312(b), and the order of
the House of January 4, 2007, the Speaker appointed the
following members of the House to the The Board of Visitors
to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mrs. McCarthy
of NY and Mr. King of NY.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H.R. 2239:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility
for vocational rehabilitation benefits administered by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0
(Roll no. 414).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2199:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain
improvements in the treatment of individuals with traumatic
brain injuries, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0
(Roll no. 413).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1470:
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to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department
of Veterans Affairs medical centers
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1
(Roll no. 412).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 612:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period
of eligibility for health care for combat service in the
Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to
five years after discharge or release
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0
(Roll no. 411).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 67:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0
(Roll no. 410).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
- H.R. 2239:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility
for vocational rehabilitation benefits administered by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2239.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 2199:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain
improvements in the treatment of individuals with traumatic
brain injuries, and for other purposes
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2199.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1470:
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to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department
of Veterans Affairs medical centers
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1470.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 1100:
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to revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National
Historic Site in the State of North Carolina, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 150
(Roll no. 409).
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 228
(Roll no. 408).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Pearce motion to recommit with instructions. The
instructions contained in the motion seek to require the
bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to
prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from using eminent
domain to acquire land, water, or interests in land or water
under section 3 of the bill.
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Mr. Pearce moved to recommit with instructions to Natural
Resources.
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The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a
substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union to report
H.R. 1100.
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On agreeing to the Heller amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 243
(Roll no. 407).
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On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 243
(Roll no. 406).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of
amendments which had been debated earlier and on which
further proceedings had been postponed.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the
state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 612:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period
of eligibility for health care for combat service in the
Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to
five years after discharge or release
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 612.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1660:
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to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado
region
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1660.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 67:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 67.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 392:
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urging Americans and people of all nationalities to visit
the American Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 392.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1100:
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to revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National
Historic Site in the State of North Carolina, and for other
purposes
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 1100
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Grijalva moved that the Committee rise.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Heller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 429,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Heller amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Heller.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-165
to eliminate the use of appropriated funds to acquire
110 acres of land for the Carl Sandburg Home National
Historic Site, but still allows the land to be acquired
by donation, purchase with donated funds, or by exchange
with other lands.
On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment
Failed by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 429,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Bishop (UT) amendment numbered 2.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (UT).
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-165
to reduce the total amount of acreage which can be acquired
for the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site form
115 acres to 5 (for use as a visitor center and parking
lot).
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Bishop (UT) amendment numbered 1, the Chair put the question
on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced
that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded a
recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on
the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the
legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 429,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Bishop (UT) amendment numbered 1.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (UT).
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-165
to delay the acquisition of any new land for the Carl
Sandburg Home National Historic Site until after deferred
maintenance has been completed at the site.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 1100.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 429
and Rule
XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as
Chairman of the Committee.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 1100
with 1 hour of
general debate. Previous question shall be considered as
ordered without intervening motions except motion to
recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be
considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It
shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the
purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 429.
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POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Price of Georgia made a point of order
against consideration of
H.R. 1100.
Mr. Price of Georgia
stated that the bill fits the Congressional definition of
containing earmarks. The Chair overruled the point of order.
- H.R. 2429:
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to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
an exception to the 60-day limit on Medicare reciprocal
billing arrangements between two physicians during the
period in which one of the physicians is ordered to active
duty as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0,
1 Present
(Roll no. 405).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1252:
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to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and
other fuels, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 284 - 141
(Roll no. 404).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions
to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
- H. Res. 429:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 1100)
to
revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National
Historic Site in the State of North Carolina, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198
(Roll no. 403).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 429.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE - Mr. Kucinich rose to a point
of personal privilege and pursuant to Rule IX of the Rules
of the House of Representatives, was recognized by the Chair
to proceed for up to one hour on his point of personal
privilege.
- H.R. 2429:
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to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
an exception to the 60-day limit on Medicare reciprocal
billing arrangements between two physicians during the
period in which one of the physicians is ordered to active
duty as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2429.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 1252:
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to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and
other fuels, and for other purposes
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1252.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Rush moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be
announced.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches which by direction of the chair, would be limited
to 15 per side of the aisle.
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The Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy
- Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House
of January 4, 2007 the Speaker appointed the following
members of the House to the The Board of Visitors to the
United States Military Academy: Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Hall of NY,
Mr. McHugh and Mr. Tiahrt .
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 375,
S. 33,
and
H.R. 2080.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Altmire
to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain Marc Unger, 1-184th
Infantry, California Army National Guard, Exeter,
California.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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