NJDSC Latino Caucus · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Celebrate Latinas in Politics!

  Latino Caucus General Meeting Tuesday, March 28TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. PLACE: Virtual  Join our Latino Caucus Chair Arlene Quiñones Perez for a meeting on Latino efforts in 2023 and hear from Latinas in politics to highlight Women's History Month! Featured speakers:Saily Avelenda - Executive D…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Small Biz Bills, ACA Anniversary, and More!

Democrat, I want to begin this week’s update by wishing our Muslim community a peaceful and holy month of Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.  I found this article interesting and helpful for those people looking to more fully understand Ramadan, honored by almost 1.9 …

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM

🗓️Save the Date!

Hey friend, Chairman Jones and the NJDSC team are excited to announce the 2023 NJDSC Conference. It will take place on Thursday, June 8th, Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th in a variety of locations throughout the state. Periodic updates, sponsorship opportunities and ticket links will be…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Chairman’s Update: Honoring Ron Rice, Biden’s Gun Control EO, and More!

Democrat,  I was saddened to learn of the passing of a true legend of our state, former State Senator Ron Rice. On behalf of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to his family, friends and constituents. I have known Senator Rice for many years and h…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Chairman’s Update: Int’l Women’s Day, Biden’s Budget, and More!

Democrat,  On Wednesday, NJDSC celebrated International Women's Day with a panel discussion on reproductive and maternal health hosted by our Women’s Caucus and moderated by Chair A'Dorian Murray-Thomas & Southern Regional Vice-Chair Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick. The panelists included: Casey…

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  NJDSC Women's Caucus · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Join our Women's Caucus for a Women's History Month Panel!

  Women's History Month Reproductive and Maternal Health Panel  Wednesday, March 8 TIME: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.PLACE: War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr,Trenton, NJ 08608  Join Coalitions for a panel series! In March we are celebrating Women's History Month with a panel discussion on reproductive and mater…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Women’s History Month Begins, Murphy’s Budget Address, and More!

Democrat,  March is Women’s History Month and we should reflect throughout the month on the number of ways women have contributed to and continue to make and shape our country’s history. Stay tuned to our social media accounts as we honor some of the state and national women leaders in New Jersey w…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Coalitions Honors Black History Month

Coalitions Member,   In the final days of Black History Month we wanted to take a moment to highlight a number of our NJDSC Caucus Chairs that are incredible Black leaders throughout the state and nation that are continuing to do the work of making America a more equitable place for ALL. We are so l…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Chairman’s Update: VA Makes History, Biden in Ukraine, and More!

Democrat,  On Tuesday, Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan made history as Virginia’s first Black congresswoman. Prior to Tuesday, only 22 states had ever elected a Black woman to Congress, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis of historical records.  “When we come together and we c…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Chairman’s Update: 100% Clean Energy by 2035, National EV Charger Network, and More!

Democrat,  I want to start this week with a reminder that the deadline to apply for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief program is coming up fast! You have until February 28 to complete your application.  Under Governor Murphy’s ANCHOR program, both the size of the benefit and the number of eli…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM

One step closer to a greener economy

Hey team, When we sent out a survey a few weeks ago asking what issues are most important to you and your communities, you told us that your number one issue was overwhelmingly our climate. That’s why we’re so excited about Governor Murphy’s big announcement! Last week, Governor Murphy announced h…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Temp Workers Bill of Rights, Biden’s SOTU, and More!

Democrat,  Last week, alongside several members of the NJDSC team, I had the distinct pleasure of traveling to the DNC’s Winter Meeting held in the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia. We attended meetings hosted by the various DNC Caucuses, like the Women’s and Black Caucuses, as well as the Ge…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Black History Month Begins, Addressing Lead Exposure, and More!

Democrat,  This week NJDSC leadership have been in Philadelphia for the DNC’s winter convention. We’ve had the opportunity to hear from Democratic leaders at the national level, including Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi and President Biden, about our goals for the upcoming year and how we can continu…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 5:03 PM

ICYMI: We want to hear from you!

Dear Team, We’re a month into the new year and here at the NJDSC, we’re hard at work strategizing for 2023 and beyond!  We thought now would be the perfect time to check in with you. That's why we sent out this brief survey last week asking how NJDSC can better serve you and the issues you care ab…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM

We want to hear from you!

Dear Team, We’re almost a month into the new year and here at the NJDSC, we’re hard at work strategizing for 2023 and beyond!  We thought now would be the perfect time to check in with you about how NJDSC can better serve you, the issues you care about and more. Can you take a few minutes to fill…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Chairman’s Update: Addressing the Gun Violence Crisis, Hollywood NJ, and More!

Democrat,  I am saddened by the fact that I have to begin yet another one of my weekly updates addressing the gun violence crisis that continues to devastate our country. Only in the United States do days of celebration turn into tragedies as often as they do. As of today, 27 days into a new year,…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Join NJDSC Caucuses for these upcoming meetings!

  Veterans Caucus General Meeting Tuesday, January 31TIME: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. PLACE: Virtual Join our Veterans Caucus for their 2023 general meeting! Because of team work from members, the Veterans Caucus was able to contact 20,000 voters through text and phone banking efforts!  Two of our goals…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Cover All Kids, Small Business Boom, and More!

Democrat,  Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the so-called “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” – another blatant attempt at appealing to the most extreme and destructive elements of the Republican base in the service of one goal: banning the right to an aborti…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 6:03 PM

NJ Republicans vote to stigmatize abortion access

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the so-called “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” Hi team,  Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the so-called “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” – another political scare tactic that delibe…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 2:01 PM

The Year Ahead!

Coalitions Member,  We are three weeks into the new year and our Coalitions program is already in full swing with a number of exciting updates we wanted to share with you! In 2022, across all of our Caucuses efforts,180,000 calls and texts were made to Democratic voters and potential voters. We are…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Gov. Murphy’s State of the State Address, Inflation Report, and More!

Democrat,  I want to start this week with sending congratulations to Rob Menendez for (finally!) being sworn in to the 118th Congress, where he will serve the residents of New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Menendez has been a …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Chairman’s Update: 2022 Victories, 2023 Goals, and more!

Democrat,  For several days straight now, House Republicans have been conducting an  embarrassing display of the disunity, indecisiveness, and inability to lead that proves them to be totally unfit to govern. The business of our nation is being held hostage and the legislative process is at a sta…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Happy New Year!

Friend,  I hope everyone has been enjoying the holiday season surrounded by their loved ones, good food, and time spent relaxing and reflecting on the past year. On behalf of the entire NJDSC team, I want to wish you and your families and friends a blessed, bright, and beautiful New Year! I look f…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Netflix in NJ, Reducing Unhoused 25% by 2025, and more!

Democrat,  Today is the sixth day of Hanukkah and I want to wish a continued happy and light-filled holiday to our New Jersey Jewish community. While previous presidential administrations borrowed a menorah for the holiday each year, President and First Lady Biden added the first ever permanent Wh…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Chairman’s Update: Safer Transit Access, Marriage Equality is Law, and More!

Democrat,  I wanted to start this week with a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Essex County Dems Annual Holiday Toy Drive this year! We were able to collect over 2,000 unwrapped toys and clothing items for children throughout Essex County, ensuring that kids and families in our o…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Chairman’s Update: Love Wins, Warnock Wins, Inclusive Green Economy, and more!

Democrat, I am pleased to be able to start the newsletter off this week with some positive news on two fronts: The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House on Thursday and will be sent to President Biden, who has already affirmed he will immediately sign it into law.. The law will grant federal …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 9:55 PM

Chairman’s Update: ANCHOR Extension, Turkey Pardons, and more!

Democrat,  On behalf of NJDSC, I want to express how devastated we are by the mass shooting that took place in Colorado Springs last weekend. Our hearts go out to all of the victims, their friends and family, and those directly impacted by this tragedy in Colorado Springs, especially our LGBTQ+ c…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Chairman’s Update: Dems Hold Senate, The Biden-Harris Record, and more!

Democrat,  This week with the victory of Senator Cortez Masto in Nevada, Democrats were able to celebrate retaining majority hold in the Senate. I appeared on Politics & Power with NJ GOP Party Chairman, Bob Hugin, this week to discuss how Democrats were able to hold back the “red wave” Republ…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 4:37 PM

TOMORROW

Dear friend,  Tomorrow is the big day! If you haven’t already cast your ballot by mail, or made your way out during Early Vote, then tomorrow is your chance to make your voice heard. Just a few quick reminders ahead of tomorrow: Double check your polling place.Polls open at 6 AM and close at 8 PM.S…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Election Edition!

Friend, Election Day is now just a few days away so we are in the final crunch of making sure Democrats across New Jersey show up and show out in this midterm election. Republicans have made it clear that they don’t have solutions, only rhetoric. They have made it clear that fighting for our worki…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Vote early now!

Friend,   Early In-Person Voting has started in New Jersey! Early voting strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote and allows you to choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule.   Every county in New Jersey has designated in-pers…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM

👻Jumpscare! The GOP is on our tail!

Friend, we are writing to you on Halloween because the midterm election is only 8 DAYS AWAY and there is nothing scarier than the idea of a Republican-controlled Congress.  Friend, We are writing to you on Halloween because the midterm election is only 8 DAYS AWAY and there is nothing scarier than …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Violence Intervention, Ending “Junk Fees”, and More!

Democrat,  There are less than two weeks until Election Day and we need your help to get more Democrats out to vote. Republicans have made it clear that they have no solutions, only rhetoric. They have made clear that protecting our working families is not a priority for them, only protecting the …

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Help Us Get Out the Vote!

 Dear friend, With less than two weeks until Election Day, we need your help more than ever. Help us sprint to the finish line by joining us for one of our phone banks & text banks to contact voters!  Black & Progressive Caucuses Phone Bank with  Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman Thursday, Octobe…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Student Loan Forgiveness App, Youth Mental Health, and more!

Democrat, I want to start this week by highlighting that the application for federal student loan debt relief is open now until December 31, 2023. Filling it out takes less than 5 minutes and eligible applicants could receive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness if they were Pell Grant recipients and…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 7:04 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention Recap

Democrat, It’s been a week and a half since the 2022 NJDSC Convention Road Trip and we are all still feeling the enthusiasm and motivation we experienced from meeting with our Democratic community across New Jersey - and hope you are too! We want to thank our incredible sponsors ActBlue, Market St…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Voter checklist, getting involved, and more!

Democrat,  I want to start by thanking everyone who participated in this year’s NJDSC Convention - the first in-person NJDSC convention since 2019! It was so inspiring to be around Democrats from across our state who are so motivated and dedicated to furthering Democratic values and fighting with…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Are you coming?

Friend,  We are just 3 short days away from our 2022 Convention! With in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long, there's something for everybody.   Some events have limited capacity to ensure COVID safety and are nearing capacity so RSVP now to ensure your seat! Schedule of Events T…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Chairman’s Update: One Week Til 2022 NJDSC Convention, Murphy’s Fiscal Turnaround, and more!

Democrat, We are only ONE WEEK AWAY from our 2022 NJDSC Convention. Passes for the convention are still available for $22 and include access to every virtual and in-person event that entire weekend. After purchase, attendees MUST RSVP for EVERY event you wish to attend on their respective Mobilize…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Join the NJDSC for a march to ROEvember!

  March To ROEvember Saturday, October 8 TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. PLACE: Montclair City Hall, 205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042  March To ROEvember with NJDSC, BlueWaveNJ, NJ Citizen Action, NJ Working Families & Planned Parenthood Action Fund Of NJ. Choose to protect reproductive ri…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 6:37 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention Schedule

Friend,   Tickets are on sale now for our 2022 NJDSC Convention that is being held October 6-9 across New Jersey, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long. You can see a full schedule of the events we have planned across our state below.   Passes for the convention are $22 and …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Chairman’s Update: Climate Week, Debt Relief for 1.1 Million in NJ, and more!

Democrat,  September 15 through October 18 is Hispanic Heritage Month, when we come together to honor and appreciate the long legacy of contributions that Hispanic leaders have made to our state and country. New Jersey is stronger because of our Hispanic communities and this month, and every month,…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Have you purchased your 2022 Convention tickets yet?

Friend,   Make sure to get tickets for our 2022 NJDSC Convention that will be held from October 6-9, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long throughout our state. You can see a full schedule of events at the link below.  Passes for the convention are $22 and include access to …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Fiscal Victories, Cancer Moonshot, and more!

Democrat, This week, Congressional Republicans led by Senator Lindsey Graham and New Jersey’s own Representative Chris Smith, introduced legislation that would create a federal abortion ban.   This legislation was introduced despite its clear unpopularity, with 57% of voters saying they oppose such…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Senator Bob Menendez hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!

 Democrat, We wanted to make sure you had the chance to check out the 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration that Senator Bob Menendez is hosting on September 18th! You can learn more about his event here. This year's Keynote Speaker is acclaimed journalist Blanca Rosa Vilchez from Univ…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 7:54 PM

ALERT: GOP INTRODUCES NATIONAL ABORTION BAN

 Dear friend,  We knew this was always the plan. Yesterday, top Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced a national abortion ban bill that would ban abortions, no matter what your state law allows. This means that even here in New Jersey, where Democrats acted to prot…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 3:05 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention – TICKETS ARE HERE

Friend,   Tickets are officially on sale for our 2022 NJDSC Convention that will be held from October 6-9, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long throughout our state. You can see a full schedule of events at the link below.  Passes for the convention are $22 and include acce…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Chairman’s Update: Climate Curriculum, Taking on MAGA, and more!

Democrat,  This Sunday we commemorate the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. I know New Jerseyans remember that day vividly and viscerally, even as we have learned to live with the repercussions of this life altering tragedy. Let’s always remember the lives lost, and…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Save the Date! 2022 NJDSC Convention Coming Soon

We’re excited to announce our 2022 NJDSC Convention We’re excited to announce that our 2022 NJDSC Convention will be held from October 6-9, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long throughout our state.   This year’s convention theme is Road Trip: Where We’ve Been and Where We’r…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM

Chairman’s Update: Labor Day Weekend, Safer America Plan, and more!

Democrat,  Happy Labor Day Weekend! As we all take time this long weekend to enjoy the last days of summer, I will be reflecting and celebrating the labor unions and workers who fought to get us where we are and those who have continued the fight to keep us moving forward. New Jersey is a proud uni…

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