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July 17, 2024 at 5:23 PM

TOMORROW: President Trump's Nomination Watch Parties

John,  Join your fellow Connecticut Republicans TOMORROW, July 18th to watch along as President Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president at the 2024 Republican National Convention!  Watch parties will be taking place in both Somers and Norwich! Please see the below flyers. We hope to s…

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July 16, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Recorded LIVE From The Republican National Convention

John, I am here at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with the rest of Connecticut's delegation!  While we gear up for the second day of the convention, we wanted to send our most engaged supporters special BONUS content of The Right Direction LIVE from the CONVENTION FLOOR, takin…

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July 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut Republican Party Chair Ben Proto released a statement on the attempted assa…

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July 14, 2024 at 12:26 AM

STATEMENT ON THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP

July 13, 2024 Ben Proto, CT Republican [email protected] For Immediate ReleaseCHAIRMAN PROTO STATEMENT ON THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP (Middletown) Chairman Proto today released the following statement following the attempted assassination on President Trump: "Today’s attempt…

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July 13, 2024 at 6:11 PM

You're Invited: President Trump's Nomination Watch Parties

John,  Join your fellow Connecticut Republicans on Thursday, July 18th to watch along as President Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president at the 2024 Republican National Convention!  Watch parties will be taking place in both Somers and Norwich! Please see the below flyers. We hope t…

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July 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM

CTGOP Chair Ben Proto discusses GOP's 2024 Platform on Fox 61

John,  Connecticut Republican Party Chair Ben Proto, who is serving on the RNC's Platform Committee this year, joined Fox 61 last night to discuss our party's 2024 platform.  “We're going to ask people to go read it, because I think they're going to be surprised by a lot of the things they see in i…

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July 8, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. This year's 4th of July cookouts for 10 people cost an average of $71.22, over $15 more…

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  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Happy 4th of July!

John,Happy Independence Day! 248 years ago, right here in New England, our colonies became the United States of America.Today, we celebrate the creation of the greatest society the world has ever known. Let's take a moment to think about where our country has been, where we are going, and how you c…

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July 1, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut's Secretary of the State and CT Senate Democrats pushed back on Republican …

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June 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Cast Your Vote for President Trump's VP Pick

John,  It's OFFICIAL: President Trump is in the process of choosing his pick for Vice President. Cast your vote below to tell us which Vice Presidential pick has your support to be on President Trump's 2024 ticket!  VOTE NOW   PAID FOR BY THE CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEP: (860) 4…

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June 24, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut House and Senate Republicans Call for Strengthened Election Security and Bip…

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June 20, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Sign Up for the Election Day Operations Team

John,  As you may have seen last week, four Connecticut Democrat officials, including Vice-Chair of the Bridgeport DTC Wanda Geter-Pataky, have been arrested in connection with absentee ballot fraud during a 2019 election in Bridgeport. These are some of the people who were also involved in more ab…

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  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Listen to my discussion with Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding!

John, We just dropped another episode of The Right Direction – the official podcast of the Connecticut Republican Party! I hope you can take a listen.This week, I was joined by special guest CT Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding for a great discussion regarding the work that Senate Republican…

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June 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Tuesday: Connecticut prosecutors charged four Bridgeport political operatives with abusi…

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  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 12:03 AM

THIS THURSDAY: Our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner

John,  Please join me in welcoming United States Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota to the great state of Connecticut for our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner!  This year's dinner will be held at the Stamford Hilton Hotel this Thursday, June 13, 2024. We are just three days away and tickets are …

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June 10, 2024 at 2:27 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. We are just a few days away from the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner!   DON'T MISS THIS…

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June 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

WETHERSFIELD DEMOCRATS PROVE TO BE COWARDS BY FAILING TO HONOR A HERO

IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected]  WETHERSFIELD DEMOCRATS PROVE TO BE COWARDSBY FAILING TO HONOR A HERO MIDDLETOWN — Chairman Ben Proto chastised Wethersfield Democrats who failed to honor the senseless murder of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier after calling the t…

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  Chris Healy · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 6:40 PM

Please join me at the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner!

John,  I am honored to be the recipient of the Prescott Bush Award at the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Awards Dinner on June 13th at the Stamford Hilton Hotel! I hope you will join me there for a great night surrounded by fellow Republicans from across our state.   The keynote speaker for this year's …

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  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 6:02 PM

New podcast episode now available!

John, We just dropped a new episode of The Right Direction – the official podcast of the Connecticut Republican Party – and it’s a must-listen.I was joined by special guest CT House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora for a great discussion regarding the work that Republicans are doing in the House…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. The Prescott Bush Awards Dinner is coming up on Thursday, June 13!  TICKETS ARE GOING FA…

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May 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM

TOMORROW: Join Mike France and Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler

John,  You are invited to an event with Republican candidate in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District Mike France and Special Guest Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) tomorrow at 6:00 pm in Norwich!   To RSVP, purchase your ticket here, or contact Greta Burgess at [email protected].  Get you…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 10:38 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. We are just a few weeks away from our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner! Get your tickets…

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  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 10:17 AM

Official launch of The RIGHT Direction podcast!

John,  This is huge news – I could not be more excited to share it with you.We have officially launched The RIGHT Direction podcast, and we’ll be releasing episodes on a biweekly basis to communicate directly with you!I was joined by a very special guest for Episode #1, Republican National Committee…

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  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 7:52 PM

CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR LAMONT TO KEEP HIS WORD AND VETO TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO PAY STRIKING WORKERS' BILL

IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected]  CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR LAMONT TO KEEP HIS WORD AND VETO TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO PAY STRIKING WORKERS' BILL  MIDDLETOWN —  House Bill 5431, poorly named An Act Establishing a Connecticut Families and Workers Account…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 3:17 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest.You are invited to the... JOIN SENATOR ROUNDS IN STAMFORD   Connecticut Republicans celeb…

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  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Announcing the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner Keynote Speaker and Award Recipients

John,  I am proud to announce that United States Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota will be the keynote speaker for our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner at the Stamford Hilton Hotel on June 13, 2024!  We will be honoring our 2024 Award Recipients: Prescott Bush Award: Christopher C. Healy  Fenton…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 9:32 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. BUY TICKETS   May 8th was the final day of the 2024 Legislative Session.  Senate Republic…

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May 9, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Take the Poll: Violence and Antisemitism on Our College Campuses

John,  The occupation of Yale and other college campuses nationwide has become violent and antisemitic.    That's why we called for Connecticut Democrats to remove Yale University’s tax-exempt status and reviewing any other state programs that taxpayers in Connecticut provide to Yale and its affilia…

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May 8, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Take the Poll: Violence and Antisemitism on Our College Campuses

John,  The occupation of Yale and other college campuses nationwide has become violent and antisemitic.    That's why we called for Connecticut Democrats to remove Yale University’s tax-exempt status and reviewing any other state programs that taxpayers in Connecticut provide to Yale and its affilia…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 6, 2024 at 9:01 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding released this statement on the stalled EV mandat…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 9:03 PM

You are Invited to the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner

John,  We are delighted to invite you to the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner at the Stamford Hilton Hotel on June 13, 2024! One First Stamford Place, Stamford, CTCocktails 6:00 PMDinner 7:00 PM  Stay tuned for the announcement of our keynote speaker and our 2024 Award winners.  BUY TICKETS Ticket …

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May 2, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Help Us Secure Connecticut's Elections

John,  The Connecticut Republican Party is committed to ensuring election security, and we’re on a mission to equip and train as many Republicans as possible ahead of this year’s election season. Will you help us achieve our goal? If you’d like to learn more about our efforts or sign up for an upcom…

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May 1, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Governor Lamont, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Democrats in Connecticut Need to Act on Yale

IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected]  Governor Lamont, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Democrats in Connecticut Need to Act on Yale  MIDDLETOWN —  “The rise of blatant antisemitism at Yale University requires action by Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, an…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 6:38 PM

Mike France to FBI: Add the self-proclaimed terrorists to the FBI's terror watchlist

John,  Republican Candidate for Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District Mike France released this statement in the wake of pro-Hamas demonstrations on several college campuses:  “The behavior exhibited by these ‘students’ is repulsive and doesn’t belong anywhere in a civilized society. Actions have…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut House Republicans offered their plan to balance the second year of the state …

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April 24, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Help Us Secure Connecticut's Elections

John,  The Connecticut Republican Party is committed to ensuring election security, and we’re on a mission to equip and train as many Republicans as possible ahead of this year’s election season. Will you help us achieve our goal?If you’d like to learn more about our efforts or sign up for an upcomi…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 9:26 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Crime continues to impact Connecticut families, with a recent beach takeover occuring in …

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  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Our Statement on the Antisemitic Protests at Yale

In response to antisemitic and violent acts at Yale University, Chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party Ben Proto issued the following statement:   "We will not be silent about what is taking place at Yale. To see college students at one of Connecticut and the word's top universities openly sym…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 12:43 AM

Wishing You a Happy Passover

John, Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is a festival celebrating Freedom in the month of Nisan, which Jews consider to be the “month of Miracles.” We celebrate the miracle of the Freedom of the Jewish People from 430 years of slavery in Egypt. We celebrate the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea whi…

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April 17, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Where does Jahana Hayes stand on Israel?

John,  Now several months after the horrific 10/7 attack by the terrorist group Hamas on Israel, we still do not know where Jahana Hayes stands on this important issue.  Does she stand with the radical Liberals in her party, who demand an unconditional ceasefire without the release of hostages? Or d…

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April 15, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. This week, Connecticut Republican lawmakers blasted state Democrats for blaming grocery s…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut Democrats are still REFUSING to secure our elections.   Connecticut Republica…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. With early voting now complete, Connecticut's Presidential Preference Primary is set to t…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM

TODAY: Get Out and Vote!

John,  Today is the first day of early voting in Connecticut's Presidential Preference Primary — so be sure to get out and vote to make your voice heard!  The primary will take place on April 2, 2024. There will be four days of early voting for the primary, with early voting available from 10 a.m. –…

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March 25, 2024 at 6:53 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut House and Senate Republicans Respond To Latest Allegations In Bridgeport Elec…

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  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Rapid Response: CT Democrats Offer Half-Baked Solutions After Bridgeport Voter Fraud

John,  The Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has finally begun to work towards securing our elections. This comes after Bridgeport received national attention by requiring four mayoral elections over the course of five months due to voter fraud.  …

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March 19, 2024 at 6:17 PM

SOON: Connecticut's Presidential Preference Primary

John,  We are just 2 WEEKS AWAY from Connecticut's Presidential Preference Primary, which will take place on April 2, 2024 from  6 a.m. – 8 p.m.   There will be four days of early voting for the primary, with early voting available from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, Wednesday, March 27, Thu…

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March 18, 2024 at 7:26 PM

THREE DAYS AWAY: Watch March Madness with Your Local RTC!

John,  The First Round of the March Madness College Basketball Tournament is just a few days away!  Come cheer on your favorite college basketball team at March Madness Round of 64 Watch Parties hosted by local Republican Town Committees on Thursday, March 21, 2024.   Check the link below to see if …

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March 18, 2024 at 7:21 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly Newsletter from the CTGOP

John,  This is your weekly newsletter from the Connecticut Republicans called "Trunk Talk." We hope you enjoy these exclusive updates.   ICYMI, below are a few recent highlights from the Connecticut Republicans on what is happening in Connecticut and in the news nationwide. Connecticut House, Senate…

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  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 11:43 PM

LARSON, HAYES AND HIMES FAIL TO PROTECT AMERICANS FROM CHINESE INFLUENCE

IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 14, 2024 Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected]  LARSON, HAYES AND HIMES FAIL TO PROTECT AMERICANS FROM CHINESE INFLUENCE  MIDDLETOWN —  Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to approve legislation which bans any social media platform, i…

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