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Official Twitter feed of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, Office of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
Joined December 2014
BREAKING: "Safer at Home" guidelines will remain in effect in #Madison & #DaneCounty. Public Health Madison & Dane County @PublicHealthMDC has issued a local public health order to keep it in place until May 26th. #COVID19.
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Looks like I will be w/ @Lawrence tonight on @MSNBC at 9:30 p.m. central to talk about the #Wisconsin Supreme Court's reckless decision to throw @GovEvers #SaferAtHome order out the door without any plan. Yep, the same court responsible for our #Wisconsinpandemicelection.
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Today #Madison welcomes President Joe Biden @POTUS and Dr. Jill Biden @FLOTUS. Thank you for your sustained support for the great state of #Wisconsin!
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Thank you @GovEvers for fighting so hard to keep everyone safe from #COVID19. History will show that your #SaferAtHome plan was working to save lives. #Wisconsin.
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Thanks to the great partnerships at federal, state and local level, $2.9 billion in fed. funding has already been announced for #infrastructure projects across #Wisconsin - $2.1 billion for better transportation and about $150 million for better access to clean water. @usmayors
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We believe in science and we will be guided by data. We need to protect our neighbors.
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Grateful to @SenatorBaldwin and @SecretaryPete for federal funding needed to upgrade @mymetrobus and help fund electric buses. #EV #sustainability #transit
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#MadisonWI does not want or welcome hate groups like the one that invaded our community today. I know how disturbing it was to see Nazi symbols openly displayed on our streets.
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The view from my office this evening. A little love from the @HiltonMadison. Sending our love and support to them and the entire hospitality industry during this pandemic.
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Get ready. brat summer will soon be brt fall.
Bus rapid transit comes to Madison on September 22! . Read all about it 📰:
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Wisconsin’s do-nothing legislature finally found something to do: more harm. The State Senate’s vote to strip away @GovEvers mask mandate - a thin layer of protection against a rampaging pandemic - is proof that when they are in session, Wisconsinites are in danger.
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A big day for Madison. Riders are loving it! . Next stop, the North-South BRT line.
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Welcome to Madison President Biden, where your investments have been transformational!. #jobs #infrastructure #unions . @Liuna @AFLCIO @wisaflcio @Teamsters @laborscfl
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Congratulations to @PeteButtigieg who will make a great #Transportation Secretary! It will be great for cities to have a former Mayor at the helm of @USDOT #transit.
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Looking forward to honoring the NCAA Championship @BadgerVB team at tomorrow evenings @MadCityCouncil meeting. We will be joined by Coach Kelly Sheffield! You can watch the meeting here:
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Unbelievable. Wisconsin’s hyper-partisan Supreme Court is barreling ahead with a reckless election that is certain to disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters. To find your polling place #Madison please use this map.
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Thank you American Family! This local business is stepping up to print 70,000 envelopes so our City Clerk can continue to process absentee ballots! This is what Democracy looks like! #Madisonvotes #COVID-19 #ThankyouAmFam #MadisonVotes2020 #Vote
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'The Court’s order, I fear, will result in massive disenfranchisement. A voter cannot deliver for postmarking a ballot she has not received. Yet tens of thousands of voters who timely requested ballots are unlikely to receive them by April 7, the Court’s postmark deadline' - RBG
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Head down to State Street to see the amazing art that local artists have created on the boarded up windows. Innovative, creative, collaborative and so beautiful! Thank you to Madison Central BID and to Henrique Nardi for the photos! #loveMadison #downtown
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It was a treat to talk to @GovEvers about new ways Wisconsin can support its growing cities.
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Increasing Metro Ridership by 20 percent has the same carbon reduction power as planting 140,000 trees. #MetroForward #climateaction #FridaysforFuture
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Hang in there #Madison. With our new public health orders issued tonight, we will continue test, continue to trace, continue to follow the data and flatten the curve.
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I am excited to announce that Madison was just awarded nearly $38 million to improve public transportation and purchase clean, electric buses! Thanks to @SenatorBaldwin, @SecretaryPete, and @POTUS for their support.
Buses take millions of people where they need to go every day. Today we’re happy to announce $1.7 billion in bus grants to help transit agencies buy 1,700 buses & modernize fleets and bus depots. #billions4buses
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Instead of investing in the wealthy few, @GovEvers tax proposals aim to put the needs of hard-working Wisconsinites first - - increasing the earned income tax credit to help lift children out of poverty, enhancing the homestead tax credit, and ensuring those receiving needed
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Join the @MadCityCouncil this evening as we honor the @BadgerVB NCAA champions! Coach Kelly Sheffield will join us to accept the honoring resolution. Tune in here:
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Thank you @GovEvers for acting boldly to postpone in-person elections to protect public health & safety until June 9. Wisconsin was the last state in the nation moving forward with an election at this stage in the pandemic. Your call is the right one for all Wisconsinites.
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"This was not a case of a protest turning violent. This was a case of a protest successfully concluding peacefully and then a relatively small group of people coming in to cause violence and property damage." Full press conference:
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You have heard about our new fire truck. the first-ever electric fire apparatus in service in North America, and it's housed with our very own @MadisonWIFire . See it in person at our Fleet Services Open House on June 22!
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BREAKING: #Madison City and School District leaders agreed to end the contract for School Resource Officers (SROs) police officers stationed in schools, calling for a new approach to managing conflicts in our schools and supporting student needs. Watch:
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Thank you @GovEvers for putting people before political rhetoric and swiftly reinstating a common sense mask policy that will help protect against new mutations. #MaskUpMadison #MaskUpWisconsin.
Since the beginning of this pandemic, I promised I would:. 1️⃣never play politics with your health. 2️⃣trust and follow science and public health experts. 3️⃣never stop doing everything I can to keep you healthy and safe. I haven't broken those promises and I won't start today.
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We had an amazing turnout at the Bus Rapid Transit ribbon-cutting this afternoon. After talking about it for more than 40 years, BRT is finally here. We couldn’t have done it without the support of local leaders, as well as our partners at the state and federal level.
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This week, President @BarackObama called on every Mayor in the US to review their City's use-of-force policy and to pursue commonsense police reforms. I am happy to take the pledge. #8CantWait #Notonemore @ObamaFoundation.
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Madison's 14 absentee ballot drop boxes are now unlocked & ready to receive absentee ballots for the Aug primary. Thank you, WI Supreme Court for recognizing drop boxes are a safe & secure way to vote in WI. We want to ensure every eligible voter can vote.
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Hundreds of people on State Street this morning to take back our City. Alders to work and support, and folks from all over, working today, to tackle graffiti, garbage and much more! #welovemadison #maskupMSN Stay home tonight!
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The WI Legislature prioritized politics over public health today. Everyone should have the ability to exercise their right to vote. Everyone should be able to stay healthy while they are doing so, and right now those two things are in conflict. WI must postpone the election!.
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Thank you local artists for your great work on State Street this week. You are brightening our days! #loveMadison thanks Henrique Nardi for these photos! @nbc_15madison
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Excited to welcome the First Lady of the United States @DrBiden to Madison to talk to local leaders about cancer research and education!
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My deepest gratitude goes out to our City staff, our remarkable City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl,@MadisonWIClerk and the countless poll workers who stepped up to get the job done yesterday. You are truly heroes, thank you. #MadisonVotes 2020
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Following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s July 8, 2022 decision banning most ballot drop boxes in the state, the @CityofMadison decided to transform its ballot drop boxes. 1/4
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Make use of our 14 ballot drop boxes, and if you would like, become one for Halloween! Learn about voting options @MadisonWIClerk
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There are many things about the virus we can't control, but we can control our efforts to prevent its spread. Please wear a cloth face covering when you are out in public, and contiinue to wash your hands! #COVID-19
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The Madison community has benefited tremendously from President Biden’s leadership. From historic investments in our infrastructure to keeping families housed and businesses afloat during the pandemic, the President has had our backs. (1/2)
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So fun to meet and honor National Champions, UW Women's Hockey team @BadgerWHockey at the Madison Common Council meeting! Thanks for spending time with us Annie Pankowski, Nikki Cece, Cami Kronish and Britta Curl! #strongwomen #CityofMadison
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Cheering on @ForwardMSNFC at their sold out home opener in the middle of a snow storm w/ Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Congratulations on a great game! #Soccerinthesnow
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Just announced local "Safer at Home" health orders at press conference w/ @DaneCoJoe - we have done a great job in #Madison to flatten the curve and we will continue to do that. #COVID19 #StayHomeStaySafe
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BREAKING: Racine judge upholds innovative "Democracy in the Park" and our new ballot boxes as part of an order affirming the recount result. Thank you @MadisonWIClerk for your hard work. #ElectionIntegrity #Election2020
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Today’s news that the suspected Highland Park shooter traveled to Madison and contemplated violence here is deeply disturbing and only underscores the fact that we need a national approach to dealing with gun violence. Weapons of war have no place in our communities.
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Thank you Madison for coming down to State Street to join together and clean up! It was wonderful to see hundreds of people from all walks of life! This is our City! Stay home tonight!
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Our City is featured tomorrow on @CBSSunday. Correspondent David @Pogue and I visit Tenney Park, take a stroll down Monroe Street and I show off some solar panels. Madison is sustainable and liveable!
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#Vote! Curbsite voting is available today on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and for pre-registered voters tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Willy Street, Monroe Street, State Street or many others. It's Small Business Saturday and a great day to head out to support local business! #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopMadison
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BREAKING: #COVID19 has shot up in #Wisconsin, with 84% of counties experiencing high COVID19 activity. Because the legislature has failed to act, @GovEvers has stepped in to require masking statewide. Thank you @GovEvers for protecting communities & lives!.
That announcement is available here: .
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The rate of new cases each day in Dane County is slowing—in other words, we’re flattening the curve. This is good news, but if we stop practicing physical distancing, or start testing more people, we could see a faster rate of growth in the future. #StayHome #FlattenTheCurve
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We're 100% committed to data, science, and upholding public health.
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Was great to be able to take @DrBiden @SenatorBaldwin and others on a tour of @ExactSciences to learn more about early cancer detection
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We need solutions that match the scale of the crisis we are facing. I am pleased to announce that #Madison will innovate with a #guaranteedincome pilot in partnership with @mayorsforagi
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All over the world, restaurants are spilling out into the streets in response to data showing that outdoor dining is a safer option. Madison's is responding in its own unique way with its "Streatery" program! Read more -
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Exciting news that Madison has been designated a Regional Tech Hub by @US_EDA, opening the door for up to $75M in federal grants! Congrats to @WEDCNews, @BioForward and the team - we look forward to helping take advantage of this great opportunity!
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Our guaranteed income pilots are demonstrating their success. Thanks for your leadership @MichaelDTubbs!.
The findings of the basic income pilot are ⬇️. You can read the white paper here:.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine! Count me among the roughly 34% of Dane County residents vaccinated. @JNJCares @PublicHealthMDC
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I am pleased to announce that the @CityofMadison has received a $500,000 grant to launch #guaranteedincome pilot program from Mayors for Guaranteed Income @mayorsforagi & @Twitter CEO @jack Dorsey
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We are all so proud! Congrats again @BadgerVB! #onwisconsin /madison-welcomes-home-the-national-champion-wisconsin-badgers-volleyball-team-trophy-celebration @B5Q
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The U.S. Supreme Court blocked extended voting in #Wisconsin so your ballot must be returned today. It must be postmarked April 7 or return it to your polling place today (you could return it curbside). Polling locations here: .
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The Capital Budget expands funds for potential #Amtrak service to #MadisonWI. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included a 500% increase in passenger rail funding, with Madison identified as an important city in mid-west plan. Read more here:
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For 30 years, #Madison pursued rapid transit. Today we broke ground on the East-West bus rapid transit line w/ @GovEvers @WisconsinDOT Secretary Craig Thompson and community, environmental and business leaders in front of a new electric bus!
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Immigrants make up 80% of dairy workers in our great state, but too many do not have a drivers license to get to work. I was pleased to stand with Voces de la Frontera and MPD Chief Shon Barnes in supporting #Driverslicenses4all in the capitol today.
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The launch of the East-West BRT route is a monumental step forward for our community, and our transit system. I’m proud to say we are well on our way to integrating a North-South BRT line as well. September 22 will be a big day for Madison! Details here:
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Three years ago @POTUS signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provided funding for BRT and the upcoming reconstruction of John Nolen Drive. These critical investments in Madison’s transportation system would not be possible without federal support.
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"I am delighted to see these panels in this bright sunshine." We flipped the switch for 772.5 kilowatts of solar power on the roof of the Madison Municipal Building this morning. We are at 3/4's of our goal for 2020. #GreenPowerProgram #solarpower #teamcity
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“I ask that you go home tonight and think about George Floyd and think about George Floyd’s family, because that is where our hearts and minds need to be,” said Common Council President Sheri Carter at a press conference in front of the City County Building tonight.
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Just a reminder #Madison - a curfew will be in effect for the Downtown business area tonight May 31st. It will start at 9:30 p.m. and last until 5:00.a.m. tomorrow June 1st. Please see attached map for the effected area.
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This is a crucial and challenging time in our response to COVID-19, as confirmed cases continue to rise. We’re asking you to please follow @GovEvers Safer at Home order and stay home to save lives.
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Done! $5.5 million for affordable housing and a down payment on bus rapid transit, two of the highlights in our @CityofMadison 2020 budget passed by the Common Council unanimously.
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As the weather warms up, more of us are eager to get outside. Please be mindful that keeping six feet of distance and wearing a face covering could save someone’s life by keeping them virus free.
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Thank you @GovEvers for taking this strong stance to protect public health. What is clear from the science is that we will have to continue to take precautions and make adjustments to the way we go about our daily lives until a vaccine is widely available.
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With $2 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, @MadisonEngr is reconstructing University Ave. installing new pipes to reduce flooding and maintain emergency access to UW hospital, laying the groundwork for #BRT, plus a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge! @POTUS #sotu2023
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Terrific news just in time for the holidays. After much hard work, Madison received a $7 million federal grant to kickstart my MetroForward>> plan and much needed transit improvements! Read more:
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At a press conference tonight in front of City County Building w/ Common Council President Sheri Carter and community leaders, Mayor Satya said: "This violence does nothing to support the interest of social justice, nor police & criminal justice reform.".
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Thank you @Potus @SecretaryPete for including #Madison in your plans! Madison’s rapid #transit BRT project recommended for $80 million in federal funding in White House budget released yesterday via @CapTimes.
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I was able to help kick-off their first home game! Now @ForwardMSNFC is playing in a one-game semifinal playoff. They may be in Texas, but we are cheering them on in Madison! #forwardmadison
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Please stay home tonight! We stand with the family of George Floyd and honor his memory. Stay home!
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The Juneteenth flag has been flying this week at the Madison Municipal Building. Thank you Council President Sheri Carter for the flag. #Juneteenth Proud to join Madisonians in celebrating all week. #blacklivesmatter
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"President Trump’s threat to deploy the U.S. military to communities, where protests have swelled against police brutality and institutionalized racism, is neither warranted nor welcome," said Mayor Satya. Read full statement.
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I will never forget the very warm welcome I got from Chancellor Blank when I first became Mayor. But we became friends during the pandemic where we began weekly meetings discussing PPE, testing, vaccination and innovative ways to protect students & staff over that turbulent year.
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Perfect day for Ride the Drive. Thank you Madison Parks!
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#Madison - it looks like I will be talking with @BWilliams @11thHours on @MSNBC tonight about the challenges facing the cities, towns and villages here in #Wisconsin as we battle #COVID19. Check it out 10:15 p.m. CT
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Five Mayors are telling @SecretaryPete at the U.S. Dept. of Transportation that we support the #AmericanJobsPlan and the effort to expand #AmtrakHiawatha in the Upper Midwest. Read:
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It's essential for us to flatten the curve. Please stay home for them.
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene’s #COVID19 virus testing team and essential workers around the world have a very important request for you:. "We stay at work for you. Please stay at home for us.". #SaferAtHome 🏠❤️
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