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The world’s largest business organization. We advocate, connect, inform, and fight for business growth and America’s success.
Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2009
Our message is simple: all policy is local. The actions policymakers take will impact every community's potential for strength and all Americans’ pursuit of their dreams. That’s why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is putting forward an agenda to accelerate and sustain economic
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"At this moment of uncertainty," Donohue writes in @washingtonpost, "it is critical that our leaders take decisive steps to bolster the economy and avoid actions that could turn talk of recession into reality.". Here's how:
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USMCA will sustain the 12 million U.S. jobs that rely on trade with Mexico and Canada. We urge Congress to pass this agreement now. #USMCAnow
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We are calling on the @WhiteHouse to release millions of AstraZeneca #vaccine doses in storage—as well as other life-saving support—for shipment to India, Brazil, and other nations hard-hit by the pandemic. Read our full statement below.
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North American trade is critical to U.S. agriculture, with nearly 1/3 of U.S. agricultural imports going to Canada and Mexico #USMCANow
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Must read today in @washingtonpost, as our CEO Tom Donohue calls on Washington's leaders to restore certainty so American businesses "have the confidence to invest, hire, grow and, in turn, drive the economy.". Read: #tariffs #USMCAnow #infrastructure
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"We applaud the President-elect’s focus on vaccinations and on economic sectors and families that continue to suffer as the pandemic rages on. We must defeat COVID before we can restore our economy. ". See our full statement here:
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📸 Earlier this week, our Senior VP for the Americas Neil Herrington took a selfie with the President of El Salvador @nayibbukele at #AACCLA
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When NAFTA was drafted, e-commerce did not exist. The USMCA works to modernize NAFTA by creating trade rules for the digital economy:
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“We urge Congress to approve USMCA as soon as possible.” . Today we joined more than 600 business groups from every state calling on lawmakers to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Read the full letter: #USMCANow.
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Trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico reached $1.4 trillion in 2018, amounting to $3.8 billion daily. The USMCA will preserve and modernize U.S. trade ties with Canada and Mexico. #USMCANow.
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Our CEO Donohue at a press conference with our federation partners: "Congress should pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement this fall and eliminate any question about the future of trade with our two largest export markets—Canada and Mexico." #USMCAnow
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Automobile manufacturing is a critical component of the Michigan economy, and the state is committed to sustaining and growing the industry. USMCA is front and center in this effort. #USMCAnow.
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Under Trump's trade plans, we would see higher prices, fewer jobs, and a weaker economy
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Watch below to learn why it is so important for lawmakers to preserve and strengthen North American trade by passing USMCA. American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, service providers, and workers are counting on it. #USMCANow
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USMCA is integral to the health of the economy across the United States, and in particular, New York. #USMCAnow
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Trade with Canada and Mexico supports more than 12 million American jobs, and 49 U.S. states count Canada or Mexico as one of their top three merchandise export markets. We join the @WhiteHouse in calling for swift passage of #USMCA. #USMCAnow
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Canada and Mexico are the two top markets for U.S. grains, dairy products, meats, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Nearly one-third of U.S. agricultural exports went to our North American neighbors in 2017. #USMCAnow
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Today, we join more than 90 members of the @USMCACoalition for more than 100 meetings on Capitol Hill to deliver one message to Congress: USMCA is a win for American businesses, workers, families, and communities. #USMCANow
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Why is approval of USMCA an urgent priority for American workers, farmers, and businesses? . (A Thread) #USMCAnow.
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@IvankaTrump @SecretaryRoss @CLTMayor @IBMpolicy @SiemensUSA @ShopFloorNAM "We applaud the administration’s continued leadership on the important issue of the future workforce in America." - Our CEO Tom Donohue after the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board’s second meeting today
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Our CEO Tom Donohue with @IvankaTrump at the administration’s American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting today in Charlotte, NC! The advisory board helps in developing and implementing a national workforce strategy to meet the needs of today’s economy.
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1️⃣USMCA will lock in open trade with our two most important trading partners. 🇨🇦🇲🇽.2️⃣USMCA is vital to American manufacturers. 3️⃣American farmers and ranchers need USMCA. #USMCAnow.
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“The disappointing jobs report makes it clear that paying people not to work is dampening what should be a stronger jobs market." . See the full statement from our EVP @NeilBradleyDC on this morning's @BLS_gov jobs report:
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We are urging @POTUS to lift restrictions on European travelers to the U.S. The resumption of safe transatlantic travel is critically important for our nation’s economic recovery. Read our full statement below.
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4️⃣USMCA updates North American trade for the digital age.📱.5️⃣USMCA protects intellectual property and blocks counterfeiting and piracy. 6️⃣USMCA boosts American small business exporters. #USMCAnow.
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NEW: Looking for step-by-step help accessing a #smallbiz emergency loan? Need an eligibility check? Did you know you may not have to repay it? . Find it all on the new Small Business #COVID19 Emergency Loan Guide ➡️ #CoronavirusRelief #SmallBizRelief
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.@NASA has a vision to make aviation for future generations safer, more efficient and greener - Robert Lightfoot #Aviation17 @NASAAero.
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#Aviation16 video: @NASA's Charles Bolden tells us what makes him excited about the future of aviation.
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For our nation to compete and lead, we must have a steady supply of talented and hard-working people to do the work of a modern economy #AmericanDreams
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Click the button below to tell Washington: NOW is the time to modernize America’s infrastructure #RebuildNow
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Congratulations President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris on being declared the winners in this historic election. Our CEO Tom Donohue’s full statement:
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“There is no place” for what’s happening right now. Read our open letter to office holders, candidates and political pundits from both parties
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We’re thrilled to announce our President @SuzanneUSCC has been named one of the most powerful women in Washington by @washingtonian! Thank you for leading us and the business community forward with your strength and determination.
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Even under best case scenario, Trump's tariffs would strip us of at least 3.5 million jobs
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Tomorrow morning, we're honored to welcome the President of Kenya @WilliamsRuto and @VP Kamala Harris to our U.S.-Kenya Business Forum. 🇰🇪. As one of Africa’s most diversified and fastest-growing economies, Kenya is home to a vibrant tech hub and boasts a young, entrepreneurial
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@mcuban @SBAgov @USTreasury @stevenmnuchin1 @Jason @jimcramer @Johnson4Dallas @EamonJavers @TheSharkDaymond @laurenduca @danprimack Thanks for sharing, @mcuban. For anyone looking for the full guide (PDF), you can find it here: . We will keep it updated as new guidance and lender eligibility info comes in.
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Discover how the Chamber is evolving, rebuilding the political center, and “navigating dramatic cultural change that’s transforming the worlds of politics and business,” via @washingtonpost.
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Join the #IamSmallBiz photo competition, for a chance to win a free iPad mini - http://t.co/yr5i9qgaYv
#SmallBiz
http://t.co/3Qo0I1h9iF.
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To reflect the ongoing dialogue with our members, we have updated our position on climate change by supporting a market-based approach to accelerating greenhouse gas emissions reductions across the U.S. economy. Learn more:
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All employers should be ready to implement strategies to protect their workforce from the Coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations. Guides for how employers and employees can prepare for and address the impacts of the Coronavirus available here:
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"We have a real talent shortage within the industry." . -@RocketLab Founder, President & CEO @Peter_J_Beck sits down with Former @NASA Administrator @cboldenjr and shares how his company is creating a talent pipeline through its apprenticeship and education program. #Aerospace22
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Gracias a S.E. @PedroCastilloTe Presidente @presidenciaperu por sus palabras durante el evento de @AACCLA_USCC #FOLAC2021 por compartir su visión sobre las oportunidades en América Latina y el Caribe. Cuente con nosotros como un aliado estratégico.
✅ Compartimos la intervención del presidente @PedroCastilloTe en la conferencia #FOLAC2021, organizada por @USChamber y @AACCLA_USCC, que reúne a los líderes empresariales de América Latina y el Caribe. #AACCLA
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“Economic numbers are important—continued economic growth sets the table for almost everything else we want to achieve as a country. But growth is not an end in itself.” #AmericanDreams
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Educating America’s students is simply too important to not get right - http://t.co/V8OgVxJxzi
#ESEA #ECAA #HR5 #NCLB
http://t.co/dfc92Q4Qvr.
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Small business owners are fighting to keep their workers employed and their dreams alive. Congress, replenish the CARES Act #SmallBiz relief programs now #SaveSmallBusiness
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Critical innovation at a critical moment from @AbbottNews. New tests will take as little as 5 minutes, and the company plans to supply 50,000 tests per day starting Wednesday. #AmericanBusiness #Covid_19 #CovidTesting.
Abbott Labs is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as 5 minutes, and is so small and portable it can be used in almost any health-care setting
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Congratulations to our new CEO and President @SuzanneUSCC. We are proud to have a leader with your vision, experience, and passion for American enterprise lead us into the future. We are ready to get to work and help American #biz drive our nation forward.
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American small businesses are facing significant challenges during the #coronavirusoutbreak. Here are some ways to support your local businesses while practicing social distancing: #smallbiz
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We are proud to join @POTUS, @ShopFloorNAM and @BizRoundtable in combatting #COVID19. We’re encouraging every employer across America to join the #RallyForRecovery by taking vital steps to protect employees and reignite the economy. Visit: #vaccine
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.@Akon visited us this morning. We asked why American businesses should be excited about Africa?
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$1 Billion Wisconsin exports, including cheese, toilet paper, and cranberries, are threatened by the emerging trade war. Trade works for Wisconsin. Tariffs Don’t. #TheWrongApproach
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American families, workers, and companies will pay the price for tariffs on autos and auto parts #DontTaxMyRide #YouAutoKnow.
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Tax Reform ✅ Regulatory Relief ✅ Energy Boom ✅ Economy growing ✅ Markets up ✅ Job creation ✅ Unemployment down ✅ #SOTU
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Our CEO Tom Donohue: "Modernizing America’s infrastructure could fundamentally improve our economy, our competitiveness, and our quality of life—not to mention create millions of good-paying jobs." #RebuildNow #TimeToBuild
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Learn how rock band KISS is giving #veterans a life-changing opportunity this #VeteransDay.
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We urge the federal government to take steps toward reigniting international travel. For each week travel restrictions remain in place, the U.S. economy loses $1.5 billion in spending just from Canada, the EU and the UK - enough to support 10,000 American jobs.
Breaking: U.S. Travel and 23 industry organizations release policy document outlining immediate steps to safely restart international inbound travel and lift remaining entry restrictions from low-risk countries. READ MORE ->
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On Friday, we were honored to host the Governor of @PIF_en, H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, for a CEO roundtable led by our President & CEO @SuzanneUSCC, which covered PIF’s role in Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and in creating opportunities for U.S. businesses and partners.
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Former Congressman @RodneyDavis is joining us as Head of Government Affairs. He will lead our engagement on Capitol Hill and with the administration, advocating for business and for growth policies that benefit all Americans.
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NEW: Our latest #Covid_19 guide provides step-by-step advice for independent contractors and self-employed individuals seeking financial relief. 3 key programs covered. Download now to access relief: #independentcontractors #gigeconomy #SmallBusiness
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.@tamioverby on new #ASEAN survey: “US biz remains confident about prospects" but "this can't be taken for granted" http://t.co/nBFbd1Jyww.
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We are thrilled to announce that our president Suzanne Clark (@SuzanneUSCC) has been appointed the next CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, effective March 11. Clark will succeed Tom Donohue, who has led the organization for 24 years. Full release:
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Tom Donohue will remain our CEO through June 2022, continuing his successful track record. We named Suzanne Clark (@SuzanneUSCC) as our President, having successfully led the cultural transformation of the Chamber.
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Thank you to all of the truck drivers who are working day and night to deliver food, supplies, and essentials all across the country during the #CoronavirusPandemic #AmericanWorkers #AmericanBusiness
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What you need to know about the coronavirus, including resources and guidance for businesses, the latest on the economic impact, how companies are stepping up, and what you can do to help #CoronaOutbreak .
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The implicit exchange rate policy imbedded into President Trump’s trade policy will likely be even more painful than the consequences we’ve seen so far
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Anti-energy protesters are trying to stop a pipeline that will create 12K construction jobs
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Minority women are now the fastest growing group of #entrepreneurs in the country http://t.co/0IulQZGBKi
http://t.co/wP0DWR83ob.
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NEW: We are launching a nationwide Save Small Business Initiative to help #smallbiz owners who are fighting to keep their workers employed and their dreams alive. Join us: . #SaveSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessRelief #SmallBusiness #Coronavirus #COVID19
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Thank you @LeaderMcConnell for leading on this issue and combating misinformation on #vaccines. #COVID vaccines are safe, effective, and readily available. The public- and private-sectors must rally around a common goal: vaccinate America. #RallyForRecovery.
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The President’s conduct last week was absolutely unacceptable and completely inexcusable. We call on all elected officials across the country to promote calm in their communities and encourage a peaceful transition of power. Read our statement below.
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“The attacks against our nation’s Capitol Building and our democracy must end now.”. Read the full statement from our CEO Tom Donohue ⬇️
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Time is running out. Congress must take decisive action to protect the Dreamers #DACA #SOTU #immigration
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We've partnered with @BizRoundtable to launch the Global Task Force on Pandemic Response, a newly formed public-private partnership of businesses that is delivering resources to assist with global #COVID19 surges. Read more: #GlobalPandemicResponse
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There's still time to register for our #CommonGrounds event today at 11 AM EST! @RepKinzinger and @RepScottPeters will sit down with our EVP @NeilBradleyDC for a #bipartisan conversation on #energy and #climate policy. Register:
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“It’s very clear that this recovery belongs to the American public, the recovery belongs to the businesses and the other institutions in our country, it doesn’t work unless everyone works together.”- @aslavitt46 at the #ChamberGlobalForum
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We are disappointed to see the House pass the #PROAct. This bill would threaten worker privacy, force employees to pay union dues or lose their jobs, and trample free speech rights. Full statement on today's vote here:
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Lawmakers need to hear from #Smallbiz! Join the #IAmSmallBiz social media challenge - http://t.co/VZT54wx3c2
#ASBS
http://t.co/axF3owEKNg.
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RELEASE: More than 600 conservative leaders urge congressional action on immigration reform - http://t.co/HsptvzvzBY
#Ready4Reform.
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Immigrants are 30% more likely to start a new business than U.S.-born citizens - http://t.co/UnPCQ5YXlb
#ready4reform.
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Today the world lost an incredible man and wonderful leader, #Mandela - http://t.co/rgcbrnYeXU.
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Thank you to all the plumbers, electricians, maintenance employees and service providers who continue to provide safety and sanitation services and keep essential operations running during the #COVID19 pandemic #AmericanWorkers #AmericanBusiness
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“Exactly the wrong move.” . Our EVP & Chief Policy Officer @NeilBradleyDC’s statement on new #tariffs on Mexico
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We mourn the passing of former U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue, a towering figure in the business community. Tom's legacy of leadership, integrity, and dedication to American business will continue to inspire us all. Our thoughts are with his loved ones as we
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"This spirit of building back better means supporting each other—people and businesses, as they get their legs under them." - @aslavitt46 discussing the #pandemic recovery in the U.S. on #ChamberGlobalForum.
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New #USCC #ASEAN survey: 72% of US companies increased investment in past 2 yrs & 86% will increase in next 5 yrs http://t.co/nBFbd1Jyww.
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The average US household annual income increased by over $13,600 due to international trade
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Thanks to the NE Supreme Court, there's nothing standing in the way of a final decision on #KeystoneXL! #TimeToBuild
http://t.co/f5ssFID2Zr.
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"I look forward to working with the administration and this impressive group of leaders to shape a national strategy to help close the skills gap and build a workforce that supports our robust economy.” - Our CEO Tom Donohue @USCCFeducation.
.@SecretaryRoss and Advisor to the President @IvankaTrump announce the members of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board #AmericanWorker #WorkforceDevopment
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