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							<title><![CDATA[How the Fed Saved the Economy]]></title>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[For the first time in nearly a decade, the Federal Reserve is considering raising its target interest rate, which would end a long period of near-zero rates. Like the cessation of large-scale asset purchases in October 2014, that action will be an important milestone in the unwinding of...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Semiannual Report to Congress]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/02/26/bernankes_semiannual_report_to_congress_117191.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress
Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Crapo, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to present the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Ben Bernanke's Speech on the Housing Market]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/11/15/ben_bernankes_speech_on_the_housing_market_116190.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Operation HOPE Global Financial Dignity Summit, Atlanta, Georgia
Challenges in Housing and Mortgage Markets
Good afternoon. I'd like to thank John Bryant and Operation HOPE for inviting me to speak today. I'd also like to congratulate Operation HOPE and the Ebenezer Baptist Church...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Speech on Monetary Policy And It's International Implications]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/10/14/bernankes_speech_on_monetary_policy_and_its_international_implications_115800.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[International Monetary Fund
Tokyo, Japan
Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here. This morning I will first briefly review the U.S. and global economic outlook. I will then discuss the basic rationale underlying the Federal Reserve's recent policy decisions and place these actions in an...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Ben Bernanke's Speech at Jackson Hole]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/08/31/ben_bernankes_speech_at_jackson_hole_115321.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Monetary Policy since the Onset of the Crisis
When we convened in Jackson Hole in August 2007, the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) target for the federal funds rate was 5-1/4 percent. Sixteen months later, with the financial crisis in full swing, the FOMC had lowered the target...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Chairman Bernanke's Semiannual Report to Congress]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/07/17/chairman_bernankes_semiannual_report_to_congress_114832.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress
Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C.
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to present the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary Policy...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Testimony on Economic Outlook &amp; Policy]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/06/07/bernankes_testimony_on_economic_outlook__policy_114428.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Before the Joint Economic Committee
U.S. Congress
Washington, D.C.
Chairman Casey, Vice Chairman Brady, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the economic outlook and economic policy.
Economic growth has continued at a moderate rate so far this...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Ben Bernanke's Remarks on the Financial Crisis]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/04/13/ben_bernankes_remarks_on_the_financial_crisis_113855.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Russell Sage Foundation and The Century Foundation Conference on "Rethinking Finance," 
New York, New York
I would like to thank the conference organizers for the opportunity to offer a few remarks on the causes of the 2007-09 financial crisis as well as on the Federal Reserve's...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Speech on Financial Stability]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/04/09/bernankes_speech_on_financial_stability_113797.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[2012 Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Financial Markets Conference
 Stone Mountain, Georgia 
I commend the organizers of this conference for the event's apt subtitle: "The Devil's in the Details." For the Federal Reserve and other financial regulators, getting the details right is crucial...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Chairman Bernanke on the Labor Market &amp; the Economy]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/03/26/chairman_bernanke_on_the_labor_market_113636.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the National Association for Business Economics Annual Conference
 Washington, D.C. 
My remarks today will focus on recent and prospective developments in the labor market. We have seen some positive signs on the jobs front recently, including a pickup in monthly payroll gains and a...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Testimony to the House Oversight Committee]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/03/21/bernankes_testimony_to_the_house_oversight_committee_113580.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Thank you, Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Cummings, and other members of the Committee for inviting me to testify about the economic and financial situation in Europe and the actions taken by the Federal Reserve in response.
Developments in Europe and Their Effects on the U.S. EconomyFor...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Testimony on the Economy &amp; Budget]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/02/02/bernankes_testimony_on_the_economy__budget_113003.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Chairman Ryan, Vice Chairman Garrett, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss my views on the economic outlook, monetary policy, and the challenges facing federal fiscal policymakers.
The Economic OutlookOver the past two...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Testimony to the Joint Economic Committee]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/10/04/bernankes_testimony_to_the_joint_economic_committee_111568.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Economic Outlook and Recent Monetary Policy Actions
Before the Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C.
Chairman Casey, Vice Chairman Brady, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the economic outlook and recent monetary policy...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Speech on the U.S. Economic Outlook]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/09/08/bernankes_speech_on_the_us_economic_outlook_111255.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Economic Club of Minnesota Luncheon
Minneapolis, Minnesota 
Good afternoon. I am delighted to be in the Twin Cities and would like to thank the Economic Club of Minnesota for inviting me to kick off its 2011-2012 speaker series. Today I will provide a brief overview of the U.S....]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Economic Outlook Speech at Jackson Hole]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/08/26/bernanke_transcript_economic_outlook_speech_at_jackson_hole_111103.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Economic Symposium
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Near- and Longer-Term Prospects for the U.S. Economy 
Good morning. As always, thanks are due to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for organizing this conference. This year's topic, long-term...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Testimony on One-Year of Dodd-Frank]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/07/21/bernankes_testimony_on_one-year_of_dodd-frank_110667.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsU.S. Senate Washington, D.C.
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the first anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/07/13/semiannual_monetary_policy_report_to_the_congress_110561.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Before the Committee on Financial Services U.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C.
Chairman Bachus, Ranking Member Frank, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to present the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress (PDF). I will begin with a...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Speech on Fiscal Sustainability]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/06/14/bernankes_speech_on_fiscal_sustainability_110206.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Annual Conference of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Washington, D.C.
I am pleased to speak to a group that has such a distinguished record of identifying crucial issues related to the federal budget and working toward bipartisan solutions to our nation's fiscal...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[The Government's Role in Promoting R&amp;D]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/05/16/the_governments_role_in_promoting_rd_109873.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The Conference on "New Building Blocks for Jobs and Economic Growth" Washington, D.C.
I am pleased to speak at this conference on new building blocks for jobs and economic growth. The conference organizers have gathered an outstanding group of participants and have set an ambitious...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Testimony on Implementing Dodd-Frank]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/05/12/bernankes_testimony_on_implementing_dodd-frank_109839.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs U.S. Senate
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Federal Reserve Board's role in monitoring systemic risk and promoting financial stability,...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Community Banking in a Period of Recovery and Change]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/03/23/community_banking_in_a_period_of_recovery_and_change_109326.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The Independent Community Bankers of America National Convention San Diego, California
It's a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak once again before the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). This is the sixth consecutive year that I've met with you at this event, and the...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke on Challenges for State and Local Governments]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/03/02/bernanke_on_challenges_for_state_and_local_governments_109102.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the 2011 Annual Awards Dinner of the Citizens Budget Commission New York, New York
I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak to a group that has such a long and distinguished record in identifying and addressing crucial issues affecting the governments of the city and state of New...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Semiannual Monetary Report]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/03/01/bernankes_semiannual_monetary_report_109072.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the CongressBefore the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to present the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Global Imbalances: Links to Economic and Financial Stability]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/02/18/global_imbalances_links_to_economic_and_financial_stability_108951.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Banque de France Financial Stability Review Launch Event, Paris, France
By facilitating the allocation of the world's savings to the most productive uses, the free flow of capital across national borders confers substantial economic benefits, including the promotion of economic...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[The Economic Outlook and Monetary and Fiscal Policy]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/02/09/the_economic_outlook_and_monetary_and_fiscal_policy_108845.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C.
Chairman Ryan, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to have this opportunity to offer my views on the economic outlook, monetary policy, and issues pertaining to the...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[The Outlook for the Economy]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/02/03/the_economic_outlook_108769.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[National Press Club Washington, D.C.
The Economic Outlook and Macroeconomic Policy
Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here at the National Press Club, and I'm especially glad for the opportunity to have a conversation with journalists who write about economic policy from our nation's...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Remarks on Rebalancing the Global Recovery]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/11/19/bernankes_remarks_on_rebalancing_the_global_recovery_108015.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Sixth European Central Bank Central Banking Conference
Frankfurt, Germany
The global economy is now well into its second year of recovery from the deep recession triggered by the most devastating financial crisis since the Great Depression. In the most intense phase of the crisis,...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[What the Fed Did and Why]]></title>
							<link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/03/AR2010110307372.html?hpid=topnews</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Two years have passed since the worst financial crisis since the 1930s  dealt a body blow to the world economy. Working with policymakers at  home and abroad, the Federal Reserve responded with strong and creative  measures to help stabilize the financial system and the economy. Among ...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Remarks on Foreclosures &amp; Housing]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/10/25/bernankes_remarks_on_foreclosures__housing_107735.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Conference on Mortgage Foreclosures and the Future of Housing Arlington, Virginia
Welcoming Remarks
Good morning. It's my pleasure to welcome you to this joint conference of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Bernanke's Speech on the Fed's Policy Objectives]]></title>
							<link>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/10/15/bernankes_speech_on_the_feds_policy_objectives_107593.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Bernanke</author>
							<description><![CDATA[At the Revisiting Monetary Policy in a Low-Inflation Environment ConferenceFederal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston, Massachusetts
The topic of this conference--the formulation and conduct of monetary policy in a low-inflation environment--is timely indeed. From the late 1960s until a...]]></description>
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