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‘There Is Still Work To Do’: White House Advisor Urges Continued Commitment To Safety Amid Omicron Variant

‘There Is Still Work To Do’: White House Advisor Urges Continued Commitment To Safety Amid Omicron Variant

Alex Cameron Oklahoma’s and the nation’s average daily count of new COVID-19 cases has begun to come down slightly from an Omicron variant-fueled spike, but health and medical experts warn this is not the time to let our collective guard down.

President Biden Has Plan For Soon-To-Be Vacant Supreme Court Seat

President Biden Has Plan For Soon-To-Be Vacant Supreme Court Seat

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden will soon have the opportunity to fill an opening on the nation’s highest court.

Oklahoma Delegation Speaks On Russia-NATO Tension On Ukraine Border

Oklahoma Delegation Speaks On Russia-NATO Tension On Ukraine Border

Alex Cameron The Biden administration is taking aggressive action, as well as precautions, as Russia shows no sign of reducing its troop presence along the border with Ukraine and the threat of an invasion remains high.

President Biden Considering Harsher Actions Against Russia

President Biden Considering Harsher Actions Against Russia

Alex Cameron The Biden administration is taking precautions and also considering more aggressive actions, as Russia shows no sign of reducing its troop presence along the border with Ukraine and the potential for an invasion appears high.

President Biden To Speak With Conference of Mayors; Thousands Of Advocates 'March For Life'

President Biden To Speak With Conference of Mayors; Thousands Of Advocates 'March For Life'

Alex Cameron President Biden is expected to speak to the nation’s mayors this afternoon about the benefits their cities could experience as a result of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that he signed into law last year.

Oklahoma Delegation Reflects On First Anniversary Of President Biden’s Inauguration

Oklahoma Delegation Reflects On First Anniversary Of President Biden’s Inauguration

Alex Cameron One year into the presidency of Joe Biden, a Democratic former Vice President and long-time Senator from Delaware, Republican members of the Oklahoma congressional delegation said the nation is doing worse than when Biden took office.

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Group Of Republican Senators Calls For Stronger Sanctions Against Russia

Group Of Republican Senators Calls For Stronger Sanctions Against Russia

Alex Cameron A group of Republican Senators, including Oklahoma’s Jim Inhofe, held a news conference on Wednesday to say they are united with Democrats behind President Biden in standing against Russian aggression toward Ukraine, but at the same time say it’s imperative that Congress back up that message with strong sanctions.

Group Of Republican Senators Calls For Stronger Sanctions Against Russia

Group Of Republican Senators Calls For Stronger Sanctions Against Russia

Alex Cameron A group of Republican Senators, including Oklahoma’s Jim Inhofe, held a news conference on Wednesday to say they are united with Democrats behind President Biden in standing against Russian aggression toward Ukraine, but at the same time say it’s imperative that Congress back up that message with strong sanctions.

Little Progress Made As Budget Deadline Looms Large In Washington

Little Progress Made As Budget Deadline Looms Large In Washington

Alex Cameron One month before a temporary agreement to fund the government expires, congressional appropriators appear to have made little progress on a FY 2022 budget, making it ever more likely Congress will resort to leaving current funding levels in place through the end of the fiscal year.

Little Progress Made As Budget Deadline Looms Large In Washington

Little Progress Made As Budget Deadline Looms Large In Washington

Alex Cameron One month before a temporary agreement to fund the government expires, congressional appropriators appear to have made little progress on a FY 2022 budget, making it ever more likely Congress will resort to leaving current funding levels in place through the end of the fiscal year.

‘It’s A Bad Idea’: Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Legislation Aimed At Weakening Russia’s Desire To Become Major Energy Provider

‘It’s A Bad Idea’: Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Legislation Aimed At Weakening Russia’s Desire To Become Major Energy Provider

Alex Cameron Republican-backed legislation aimed at keeping Russia from strengthening its position as the major supplier of natural gas to western Europe appeared to come up several votes short of passage Thursday.

‘It’s A Bad Idea’: Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Legislation Aimed At Weakening Russia’s Desire To Become Major Energy Provider

‘It’s A Bad Idea’: Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Legislation Aimed At Weakening Russia’s Desire To Become Major Energy Provider

Alex Cameron Republican-backed legislation aimed at keeping Russia from strengthening its position as the major supplier of natural gas to western Europe appeared to come up several votes short of passage Thursday.

Republicans Claim 'American Rescue Plan' Drove Up U.S. Inflation By 7%

Republicans Claim 'American Rescue Plan' Drove Up U.S. Inflation By 7%

Alex Cameron Inflation continues to push up prices for basic goods and services at a rate not seen since the early 1980s. The Labor Department announced Wednesday, on average, prices in December were up 7 percent over the previous year.

Republicans Claim 'American Rescue Plan' Drove Up U.S. Inflation By 7%

Republicans Claim 'American Rescue Plan' Drove Up U.S. Inflation By 7%

Alex Cameron Inflation continues to push up prices for basic goods and services at a rate not seen since the early 1980s. The Labor Department announced Wednesday, on average, prices in December were up 7 percent over the previous year.

Sen. Lankford Speaks Out Against Sen. Schumer's Promise To Vote On Amending The Filibuster

Sen. Lankford Speaks Out Against Sen. Schumer's Promise To Vote On Amending The Filibuster

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford and his Republican colleagues are strongly criticizing the majority Senate Democrats for their expected attempt to change Senate rules and prevent the GOP from being able to use the filibuster to block consideration of two voting rights bills.

Sen. Lankford Speaks Out Against Sen. Schumer's Promise To Vote On Amending The Filibuster

Sen. Lankford Speaks Out Against Sen. Schumer's Promise To Vote On Amending The Filibuster

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford and his Republican colleagues are strongly criticizing the majority Senate Democrats for their expected attempt to change Senate rules and prevent the GOP from being able to use the filibuster to block consideration of two voting rights bills.

Biden Administration, Democratic Leaders In Congress Focus On Passing Voting Rights Legislation

Biden Administration, Democratic Leaders In Congress Focus On Passing Voting Rights Legislation

Alex Cameron The Biden administration and Democratic leaders in Congress are focusing renewed energy and attention on what they say is a critical need to pass legislation to protect voting rights across the country.

Biden Administration, Democratic Leaders In Congress Focus On Passing Voting Rights Legislation

Biden Administration, Democratic Leaders In Congress Focus On Passing Voting Rights Legislation

Alex Cameron The Biden administration and Democratic leaders in Congress are focusing renewed energy and attention on what they say is a critical need to pass legislation to protect voting rights across the country.

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Joe Exotic Speaks With News 9 Ahead Of Resentencing Hearing

Joe Exotic Speaks With News 9 Ahead Of Resentencing Hearing

News 9 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic will be in federal court in Oklahoma City Friday morning for a hearing regarding his sentencing.

Joe Exotic Speaks With News 9 Ahead Of Resentencing Hearing

Joe Exotic Speaks With News 9 Ahead Of Resentencing Hearing

News 9 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic will be in federal court in Oklahoma City Friday morning for a hearing regarding his sentencing.

Carol Hefner Responds After Backlash Over Comments At OKC Mayoral Debate

Carol Hefner Responds After Backlash Over Comments At OKC Mayoral Debate

Feliz Romero During a Mayoral debate Carol Hefner was asked about previous decisive comments she made towards Muslims.

Carol Hefner Responds After Backlash Over Comments At OKC Mayoral Debate

Carol Hefner Responds After Backlash Over Comments At OKC Mayoral Debate

Feliz Romero During a Mayoral debate Carol Hefner was asked about previous decisive comments she made towards Muslims.

Edmond Police Discover Large Number Of Marijuana Plants In Residential Neighborhood

Edmond Police Discover Large Number Of Marijuana Plants In Residential Neighborhood

Anjelicia Bruton Edmond police arrest a man after they find more than 600 marijuana plants are found inside a home in Edmond. They say it’s becoming a common issue in neighborhoods.

Edmond Police Discover Large Number Of Marijuana Plants In Residential Neighborhood

Edmond Police Discover Large Number Of Marijuana Plants In Residential Neighborhood

Anjelicia Bruton Edmond police arrest a man after they find more than 600 marijuana plants are found inside a home in Edmond. They say it’s becoming a common issue in neighborhoods.

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Joe Exotic Speaks With News 9 Ahead Of Resentencing Hearing

Joe Exotic Speaks With News 9 Ahead Of Resentencing Hearing

News 9 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic will be in federal court in Oklahoma City Friday morning for a hearing regarding his sentencing.

Carol Hefner Responds After Backlash Over Comments At OKC Mayoral Debate

Carol Hefner Responds After Backlash Over Comments At OKC Mayoral Debate

Feliz Romero During a Mayoral debate Carol Hefner was asked about previous decisive comments she made towards Muslims.

Edmond Police Discover Large Number Of Marijuana Plants In Residential Neighborhood

Edmond Police Discover Large Number Of Marijuana Plants In Residential Neighborhood

Anjelicia Bruton Edmond police arrest a man after they find more than 600 marijuana plants are found inside a home in Edmond. They say it’s becoming a common issue in neighborhoods.

2 OKC Metro Health Systems To Receive Military Medical Assistance From Federal Government

2 OKC Metro Health Systems To Receive Military Medical Assistance From Federal Government

News 9 Two of Oklahoma City's largest healthcare systems are set to receive military medical reinforcements from the federal government.

Paycom Donates $30,000 To Make-A-Wish Oklahoma

Paycom Donates $30,000 To Make-A-Wish Oklahoma

News 9 A donation made to an Oklahoma charity will provide transformational changes to Oklahoma children with critical illnesses.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trying To Find Answers After Wrong-Way Crash

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trying To Find Answers After Wrong-Way Crash

Brittany Toolis OHP investigators still work to find answers after Friday morning's deadly wrong-way driving accident.

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Biden's Vaccine Mandates

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Biden's Vaccine Mandates

Alex Cameron The United States Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Friday that will help sort out whether the federal government has the authority to mandate broadly that certain workers be vaccinated against Covid-19 – or in some circumstances submit to regular testing for the virus – as a condition of continued employment.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Biden's Vaccine Mandates

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Biden's Vaccine Mandates

Alex Cameron The United States Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Friday that will help sort out whether the federal government has the authority to mandate broadly that certain workers be vaccinated against Covid-19 – or in some circumstances submit to regular testing for the virus – as a condition of continued employment.

President Biden, Oklahoma Delegation Reflect On US Capitol Riots 1 Year Later

President Biden, Oklahoma Delegation Reflect On US Capitol Riots 1 Year Later

Alex Cameron Four people died and scores of police officers were injured January 6, 2021 when thousands of supporters of the former president marched to the Capitol and hundreds then assaulted it, aiming to prevent the certification of Biden's presidential victory.

President Biden, Oklahoma Delegation Reflect On US Capitol Riots 1 Year Later

President Biden, Oklahoma Delegation Reflect On US Capitol Riots 1 Year Later

Alex Cameron Four people died and scores of police officers were injured January 6, 2021 when thousands of supporters of the former president marched to the Capitol and hundreds then assaulted it, aiming to prevent the certification of Biden's presidential victory.

Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron Reflects On Capitol Riots One Year Later

Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron Reflects On Capitol Riots One Year Later

News 9 Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron was in the Cannon House Office building when the Capitol riots took place. He joined News 9 live from our Washington Bureau to talk about what he witnessed on that day.

Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron Reflects On Capitol Riots One Year Later

Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron Reflects On Capitol Riots One Year Later

News 9 Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron was in the Cannon House Office building when the Capitol riots took place. He joined News 9 live from our Washington Bureau to talk about what he witnessed on that day.

Capitol Police Chief Testifies Before Congress; Reports Significant Improvements To Security

Capitol Police Chief Testifies Before Congress; Reports Significant Improvements To Security

Alex Cameron On the eve of the first anniversary of the storming of the United States Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, the chief of the Capitol police force told Congress that a “significant portion” of the recommendations related to the agency’s operational, intelligence, training and equipment deficiencies have been addressed. “In fact, of the more than 100 recommendations issued by the inspector general,” testified Chief Tom Manger, who was hired six months ago, “we have implement

Capitol Police Chief Testifies Before Congress; Reports Significant Improvements To Security

Capitol Police Chief Testifies Before Congress; Reports Significant Improvements To Security

Alex Cameron On the eve of the first anniversary of the storming of the United States Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, the chief of the Capitol police force told Congress that a “significant portion” of the recommendations related to the agency’s operational, intelligence, training and equipment deficiencies have been addressed. “In fact, of the more than 100 recommendations issued by the inspector general,” testified Chief Tom Manger, who was hired six months ago, “we have implement

Biden Administration To Beef Up Meatpacking Competition

Biden Administration To Beef Up Meatpacking Competition

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden announced his administration plans to put $1 billion toward helping American ranchers, independent meat and poultry producers, and consumers by ramping up competition in the meatpacking industry, which is currently dominated by four large corporations.

Biden Administration To Beef Up Meatpacking Competition

Biden Administration To Beef Up Meatpacking Competition

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden announced his administration plans to put $1 billion toward helping American ranchers, independent meat and poultry producers, and consumers by ramping up competition in the meatpacking industry, which is currently dominated by four large corporations.

DC Year In Review: 2021 Will Be Year To Remember

DC Year In Review: 2021 Will Be Year To Remember

Alex Cameron While 2021 ends with the Covid pandemic, fueled by the latest fast-spreading Omicron variant, again grabbing the bulk of the headlines, the year started with an uneasy optimism brought on by the initial distribution of vaccines and, for some, the promise of a new administration. And then came January 6.

DC Year In Review: 2021 Will Be Year To Remember

DC Year In Review: 2021 Will Be Year To Remember

Alex Cameron While 2021 ends with the Covid pandemic, fueled by the latest fast-spreading Omicron variant, again grabbing the bulk of the headlines, the year started with an uneasy optimism brought on by the initial distribution of vaccines and, for some, the promise of a new administration. And then came January 6.

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President Biden Announces Plans To Make Testing For COVID-19 Easier

President Biden Announces Plans To Make Testing For COVID-19 Easier

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a host of new federal actions intended to lessen the impact of the fast-spreading Omicron variant in the United States this winter by making it easier for Americans to get tested for COVID-19, getting more people vaccinated against it, shoring up the nation's health care infrastructure.

President Biden Announces Plans To Make Testing For COVID-19 Easier

President Biden Announces Plans To Make Testing For COVID-19 Easier

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a host of new federal actions intended to lessen the impact of the fast-spreading Omicron variant in the United States this winter by making it easier for Americans to get tested for COVID-19, getting more people vaccinated against it, shoring up the nation's health care infrastructure.

Democrat Manchin Pulls Backing For $2T 'Build Back Better' Bill

Democrat Manchin Pulls Backing For $2T 'Build Back Better' Bill

Alex Cameron One day after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin told a national television audience that he could not support President Biden’s $2 trillion Build Back Better domestic package, all but killing the legislation and angering the White House and fellow Democrats, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer insisted Monday that the Senate would still vote on the bill – and keep voting “until we get something done.”

Democrat Manchin Pulls Backing For $2T 'Build Back Better' Bill

Democrat Manchin Pulls Backing For $2T 'Build Back Better' Bill

Alex Cameron One day after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin told a national television audience that he could not support President Biden’s $2 trillion Build Back Better domestic package, all but killing the legislation and angering the White House and fellow Democrats, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer insisted Monday that the Senate would still vote on the bill – and keep voting “until we get something done.”

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Handling Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Handling Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Alex Cameron President Biden and America’s NATO allies, gravely concerned with the threat posed by a massive buildup of Russian troops along the country’s border with Ukraine, now know what Russia’s leaders want in exchange for reducing that threat.

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Handling Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Handling Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Alex Cameron President Biden and America’s NATO allies, gravely concerned with the threat posed by a massive buildup of Russian troops along the country’s border with Ukraine, now know what Russia’s leaders want in exchange for reducing that threat.

Democratic Leadership Struggles To Gain Support For President Biden's Build Back Better Bill

Democratic Leadership Struggles To Gain Support For President Biden's Build Back Better Bill

Alex Cameron Democratic leaders in Congress will apparently come up short in meeting a self-imposed pre-Christmas deadline for passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping Build Back Better bill.

Democratic Leadership Struggles To Gain Support For President Biden's Build Back Better Bill

Democratic Leadership Struggles To Gain Support For President Biden's Build Back Better Bill

Alex Cameron Democratic leaders in Congress will apparently come up short in meeting a self-imposed pre-Christmas deadline for passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping Build Back Better bill.

US Senate Leaders Reach Agreement, Senators Raise Federal Debt Ceiling

US Senate Leaders Reach Agreement, Senators Raise Federal Debt Ceiling

Alex Cameron The United States Senate voted to raise the federal debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, to $31.4 trillion, Tuesday afternoon, leaving it now to the House to finish the task and end a months-long partisan standoff and avoid an unprecedented default on the national debt.

US Senate Leaders Reach Agreement, Senators Raise Federal Debt Ceiling

US Senate Leaders Reach Agreement, Senators Raise Federal Debt Ceiling

Alex Cameron The United States Senate voted to raise the federal debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, to $31.4 trillion, Tuesday afternoon, leaving it now to the House to finish the task and end a months-long partisan standoff and avoid an unprecedented default on the national debt.

President To Visit Kentucky After Deadly Tornadoes

President To Visit Kentucky After Deadly Tornadoes

Alex Cameron On Wednesday, President Joe Biden will visit two of the Kentucky towns that were decimated by tornadoes this past Friday night. The president approved an emergency declaration for the state of Kentucky on Saturday and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts.

President To Visit Kentucky After Deadly Tornadoes

President To Visit Kentucky After Deadly Tornadoes

Alex Cameron On Wednesday, President Joe Biden will visit two of the Kentucky towns that were decimated by tornadoes this past Friday night. The president approved an emergency declaration for the state of Kentucky on Saturday and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts.

Senate Votes To Reject Vaccine Mandate, Faces Tougher Test In House

Senate Votes To Reject Vaccine Mandate, Faces Tougher Test In House

Alex Cameron In what is likely to be just a symbolic victory for Republicans, the United States Senate voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden's vaccine mandate for private businesses.

Senate Votes To Reject Vaccine Mandate, Faces Tougher Test In House

Senate Votes To Reject Vaccine Mandate, Faces Tougher Test In House

Alex Cameron In what is likely to be just a symbolic victory for Republicans, the United States Senate voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden's vaccine mandate for private businesses.

Senator Inhofe Weighs In On National Defense Authorization Act's Passage In The House

Senator Inhofe Weighs In On National Defense Authorization Act's Passage In The House

Alex Cameron After longer-than-expected procedural delays, legislation setting the Pentagon budget and Department of Defense policy for the coming year seems finally headed toward passage. The National Defense Authorization Act passed in the House Tuesday evening with overwhelming bipartisan support, 363-70. All Oklahoma members voted ‘yea.’ The bill now awaits action in the Senate.

Senator Inhofe Weighs In On National Defense Authorization Act's Passage In The House

Senator Inhofe Weighs In On National Defense Authorization Act's Passage In The House

Alex Cameron After longer-than-expected procedural delays, legislation setting the Pentagon budget and Department of Defense policy for the coming year seems finally headed toward passage. The National Defense Authorization Act passed in the House Tuesday evening with overwhelming bipartisan support, 363-70. All Oklahoma members voted ‘yea.’ The bill now awaits action in the Senate.

Senate Republicans Slam 'Build Back Better' Plan

Senate Republicans Slam 'Build Back Better' Plan

Alex Cameron Senate Republicans are slamming the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion Build Back Better bill as gimmick-filled and far more costly than advertised, as Senate leadership continues to push for a vote on the controversial legislation, potentially sometime next week.

Senate Republicans Slam 'Build Back Better' Plan

Senate Republicans Slam 'Build Back Better' Plan

Alex Cameron Senate Republicans are slamming the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion Build Back Better bill as gimmick-filled and far more costly than advertised, as Senate leadership continues to push for a vote on the controversial legislation, potentially sometime next week.

Rep. Bice Introduces Legislation To Reimburse Border Region Residents Who Fall Victim To Property Damage

Rep. Bice Introduces Legislation To Reimburse Border Region Residents Who Fall Victim To Property Damage

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, concerned with the high number of migrant encounters on the southwest border since President Biden took office, introduced legislation this week to try and provide financial support to border region residents negatively impacted by the illegal crossings.

Rep. Bice Introduces Legislation To Reimburse Border Region Residents Who Fall Victim To Property Damage

Rep. Bice Introduces Legislation To Reimburse Border Region Residents Who Fall Victim To Property Damage

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, concerned with the high number of migrant encounters on the southwest border since President Biden took office, introduced legislation this week to try and provide financial support to border region residents negatively impacted by the illegal crossings.

Okla.'s Congressional Delegation Reacts To News Of The Omicron Variant As Nations Raise The Alarm

Okla.'s Congressional Delegation Reacts To News Of The Omicron Variant As Nations Raise The Alarm

Alex Cameron In light of growing concerns over the Omicron variant and with colder weather now forcing more Americans indoors, President Joe Biden is laying out new actions to keep Americans safe from COVID-19 this winter.

Okla.'s Congressional Delegation Reacts To News Of The Omicron Variant As Nations Raise The Alarm

Okla.'s Congressional Delegation Reacts To News Of The Omicron Variant As Nations Raise The Alarm

Alex Cameron In light of growing concerns over the Omicron variant and with colder weather now forcing more Americans indoors, President Joe Biden is laying out new actions to keep Americans safe from COVID-19 this winter.

Supreme Court Leaning Towards Upholding Mississippi's 15-Week Abortion Ban

Supreme Court Leaning Towards Upholding Mississippi's 15-Week Abortion Ban

Alex Cameron Hundreds of demonstrators both pro-choice and pro-life held competing rallies outside the Supreme Court Wednesday as the justices heard arguments in a Mississippi case that could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion across the country.

Supreme Court Leaning Towards Upholding Mississippi's 15-Week Abortion Ban

Supreme Court Leaning Towards Upholding Mississippi's 15-Week Abortion Ban

Alex Cameron Hundreds of demonstrators both pro-choice and pro-life held competing rallies outside the Supreme Court Wednesday as the justices heard arguments in a Mississippi case that could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion across the country.

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