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Gun Owners of America & other second amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies

On this episode of the podcast, Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, dives into the impact of the Dickey Amendment — a measure that once prevented taxpayer dollars from funding gun control advocacy. He explains how the 2018 clarification opened the door for politicized research aimed at pushing gun confiscation and background checks. Additionally, Pratt criticized the Biden Administration for deliberately omitting self-defense statistics that showcase the benefits of lawful gun ownership. He shares compelling data on the effectiveness of concealed carriers, highlighting a study showing they stop active shooters 51.5% of the time, outperforming law enforcements 44.6%. Furthermore, Pratt makes the case for defunding the ATF, dismantling its firearm registry and urges listeners to act by using social media and direct outreach to hold lawmakers accountable. You can learn more about Gun Owners of America by visiting their website: GunOwners.org. You can also follow their great work on X (formerly Twitter) by searching for their handles: @ErichMPratt or @GunOwners Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Erich Pratt Senior Vice President, Gun Owners of America Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

Articles, Politics & Policy, Second Amendment

Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies

Articles / Politics & Policy / Second Amendment Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies Contrary to the original intent of a late-nineties budget rider, health agencies like the CDC have spent the last half a decade funding research supporting gun control efforts on behalf of the Biden administration. By: Elon Musk is used to being vilified by the left, particularly since he was tasked by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in trimming the waste, fraud and abuse that has bloated federal government. Now, one section of the citizenry is actually asking him to push harder: Second Amendment advocates are asking him to block taxpayer-funded health agencies from spending millions on gun control research. There has been legislation — called the Dickey Amendment — on the books since 1997 that provides a clear pathway for DOGE to remove tens of millions of dollars spent by agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on gun control research and grants. That law had been followed until 2018, when Congress “clarified” the rider. Resulting in something closer to rescission than clarification, in 2020, the federal omnibus spending bill presented to President Biden earmarked the first funding for such expenditures since 1996. Dickey Amendment revival stalled Last year, Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, revived efforts to stop such research through an amendment to the appropriations package for the Labor, Human Services, and Education departments. It specifically stipulated that “none of the funds made available by this Act may be used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct or support any firearm injury and mortality prevention research.” Miller-Meeks is a longtime supporter of Second Amendment rights. “As a physician and former Director of Public Health in Iowa, I believe that our leading public health agency should be focusing on researching and preventing communicable diseases, which was what the CDC was originally created to do – not prioritizing gun control,” she posted to ‘X’ ahead of the November 15 vote.  It passed in the House of Representatives 216-211. However, it stalled in the Senate and was never signed into law by then-President Joe Biden. Taking guns from Grandpa Now, Gun Owners of America (GOA) one of the nation’s largest gun rights groups, is pushing for the CDC’s gun research department to get the DOGE treatment. GOA Executive Vice President Erich Pratt spoke to Furthermore with Amanda Head Podcast about the funding, including taxpayer money used to study the effectiveness of gun confiscation of all ages and also researching a sundown age for seniors to relinquish personal firearms. “That right there is tilted towards the left…money to study the benefits of expanded background checks and registration, the best age to set a second amendment retirement age for senior citizens,” he continued. “You know, last I checked, there wasn’t a retirement clause on any of the Bill of Rights. But this is what they want to do. They fund these studies to say, okay, you might retire at age 65 but, at age 71, take guns from grandpa.” Research grants currently active within CDC include $3.6 million for ‘firearm retirement’ for senior citizens, $1.2 million for ‘check-ins’ on ‘guns at home,’ $2.1 million to study ‘firearm possession’ by Asian Americans, $126,000 on ‘Black Americans’ elevated gun violence exposure,’ $490,000 on ‘comparing states gun policies,’ $349,000 on ‘showing if firearm law reduces mortality,’ and $518,000 on ‘firearm storage & confiscation laws.’ Musk and the Second Amendment With a self-deletion date set at the country’s semi sesquicentennial next July, DOGE has roughly 470 days to deliver on its promise to drastically reduced the amount of waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government. The current tally is now at $115 billion, according to the DOGE tracker website. While neither DOGE nor Musk have made  announcements concerning the CDC’s gun-control spending, it’s possible that Second Amendment advocates will find a sympathetic ear at DOGE. The National Rifle Association (NRA), through its house organ “America’s First Freedom” produced a wish list for DOGE that asks them to advise President Trump to sign an executive action stating that the ATF cannot attempt to rewrite gun-control law and to restrict the ATF to “treat the lawfully armed public like the law-abiding citizens they are.” The NRA also said that the Biden administration “blamed gun stores for being responsible for rising crime rates, even though the ATF’s own statistics shows this not to be the case.” Suggesting several cuts in specific, the 5 million member 501(c)4 asks DOGE to disband the White House “Office of Gun Violence Prevention;” dismantle the Department of Justice’s “red-flag” law clearinghouse; end what they call “government funding of bogus gun-control advocacy posing as research;” and they recommend revoking the Biden administration’s export licensing crackdown on American gun companies through the U.S. Commerce Department. Although DOGE has not set its sights on any gun-control related waste or abuse — at least publicly — Musk has not been shy about expressing his support for the right to bear arms. On the 2024 campaign trial on behalf of President Trump, Musk responded to Vice President Kamala Harris’ suggested mandatory gun buyback program by saying “The right to bear arms is there to protect free speech and stop a tyrannical government from taking your rights away! That’s why the first thing that all tyrants do is disarm the people, just like Chavez did when he was first elected. After that, no more real elections in Venezuela.” Even in his support for gun ownership, Musk has proven yet again to be something of a contrarian. In 2022, Musk told CNBC in that “I strongly believe that the right to bear arms is an important safeguard against potential tyranny of government. Historically, maintaining their power over the people is why those in power did not allow public ownership of guns.” In the same interview, Musk also underscored his support for “tight background checks” for all gun sales and limiting sales of assault weapons to people in special circumstances, like gun range owners, or people who live in a “high risk location, like gang warfare. If you want

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Mike Benz Unredacted: JFK assassination files show CIA’s deep & everlasting covert infiltration of US government

On this episode of podcast, host Amanda Head is joined by Mike Benz — former Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Communications and Information Technology at the State Department and speechwriter to President Donald Trump in his first term. Together, they break down the newly declassified JFK assassination files and their far-reaching implications. Benz unpacks the CIA’s historical influence over the State Department, the creation of USAID as a cover for covert operations, and the agency’s infiltration of diplomatic posts, NGOs, and even prostitution rings for intelligence gathering. As Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, he also explores what these revelations mean for U.S. foreign policy today — and what future declassifications might reveal about the JFK assassination and other classified operations covertly accomplished by our federal government. Follow Mike and his ongoing investigative work on X (formerly Twitter): @MikeBenzCyber. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Mike Benz Former State Department Official under President Trump || Executive Director, Foundation for Freedom Online || @MikeBenzCyber Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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Former Health & Human Services Director & FDA advisor applauds Secretary RFK’s ‘Operation Stork Speed’

On this episode of the podcast, host Amanda Head dives into “Operation Stork Speed,” a new initiative launched by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aimed at improving children’s health. Head is joined on this episode by Jack Kalavritinos, a former Director for Intergovernmental and External Affairs at HHS and FDA advisor, who brings insight from his time in the Trump and Bush Administrations and his current work in health advocacy. The pair discusses the hidden dangers of sugar and heavy metals in baby formula, the urgent need for industry reform, and how the FDA and HHS can drive much needed change. Kalavritinos highlights the critical role of transparency, voluntary action from manufacturers, and how the next few years could be pivotal for children’s health. You can learn more about Kalavritinos on his website: jkstrat.com or by following him on X (formerly Twitter): @JKal1985 Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Jack Kalavritinos Former Director for Intergovernmental and External Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials

Articles / Government / Israel / White House / World As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials As Hamas and its proxies in the region wreak havoc on life and commerce, an end to Hamas could mean an historic time of peace. By: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consec adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incidid ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip exl Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incidid ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip. The barrage of airstrikes that thundered the Gaza Strip this week were likely part of an Israeli military effort to eradicate the Iran-backed terror organization Hamas by decapitating its leadership, according to former Chief of Staff for the National Security Council (NSC) Fred Fleitz. Fleitz, who served at the NSC in 2018 during President Donald Trump’s first term, told Just The News that the airstrikes, which targeted areas like Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah, were strategically targeted to take out Hamas leaders. “The attacks we saw overnight were directed at killing Hamas officials. I’m hoping it had a significant effect in knocking out their leadership,” he said. The military operation occurred around 2:30 a.m. local time (00.20 GMT) on Tuesday and has been characterized by Israel as a result of Hamas’ failure to reach further agreements. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that the organization “repeatedly refused to release our hostages and rejected all offers it received from the US presidential envoy, Steve Witkoff, and from the mediators.” Cease-fire halted According to Palestinian authorities and reported by NBC News and others, more than 400 Palestinians were killed in the attack, though that estimate has not been independently verified. This latest action halted a cease-fire agreement that was reached in January by the outgoing Biden administration in concert with the incoming Trump administration. The phased cease fire placed priority on freeing all of the hostages abducted by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Growing frustration by the Trump administration compelled the president to issue a final warning on March 6, tweeting: “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you.” “I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job…This is your last warning,” he continued. Of the coordination that Israel now enjoys with the United States, Fleitz said “when Israel attacked Hamas in the past, it didn’t trust the United States because the Biden administration would leak any details of these operations. Now, we have full cooperation with the U.S. and Israel against this serious terrorist threat that puts more pressure on Hamas and its supporters.” That frustration of the Trump administration was reiterated on Friday by Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. After traveling to Doha, Qatar along with the National Security Council’s senior director for the Middle East, Eric Trager, negotiations broke down as a result of Hamas’ “impractical” demands. “President Trump has made it clear that Hamas will either release hostages immediately, or pay a severe price,” he said. Hamas still holding at many as 59 hostages The goal of the gathering was to extend the cease-fire beyond Ramadan and Passover through a “bridge” proposal which included the release of remaining living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. However, as reported by The Times of Israel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told AIPAC’s board of directors Tuesday that “US special envoy Steve Witkoff made two different proposals and Hamas rejected both of them.” “We found ourselves at a dead end, with no hostages released and no military action. This is a situation that cannot continue.” Hamas may still be holding 59 hostages, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, without citing its sources. Up to 24, including one American, are still believed to be alive. Adi Alexander, father to American hostage Aden Alexander, spoke to Just The News about the recent developments and revealed his concerns about the strike’s implications. “The fear is that this action will continue and negotiations will be stalled, and we will be back to where we started at the beginning…everybody’s in limbo, and we had a last resort, which is military action,” he said. In the midst of multiple regional conflicts, the United States has new and unconventional leverage from an unlikely source: Russia. After an hours-long phone call between Trump and Putin to further discuss the latter’s conflict with Ukraine, the duo “discussed the need to stop proliferation of strategic weapons and will engage with others to ensure the broadest possible application. The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel.” If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House to celebrate Super Bowl win After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America LATEST EPISODES Mike Benz Unredacted: JFK assassination files show CIA’s deep & everlasting covert infiltration of US government Former Health & Human Services Director & FDA advisor applauds Secretary RFK’s ‘Operation Stork Speed’ 5 yrs later, Dr. Risch details where health officials went wrong & why they couldn’t ’slow the spread’ in 15 days MasterChef Winner Turned Queen of Cookies: Whitney Miller’s Journey in Southern Cooking & Baking White House Q&A with Trump, Sen. Blackburn on Dems’ shutdown threat & Mike Howell exposes Biden’s autopen scandal RELATED ARTICLES As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons After a flurry

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5 yrs later, Dr. Risch details where health officials went wrong & why they couldn’t ’slow the spread’ in 15 days

On this episode of the podcast, Yale University School of Public Health Professor Emeritus Dr. Harvey Risch discusses the critical lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He breaks down the inaccuracies in early information, the suppression of dissenting scientific voices, and the failures of policies like lockdowns and mask mandates. Dr. Risch highlights the effectiveness of early treatments, such as hydroxychloroquine, which showed a 75% reduction in mortality in early studies and explained the rationale behind the Great Barrington Declaration’s approach to protecting high-risk individuals while allowing society to function normally. Furthermore, Dr. Risch shares his skepticism about the potential for bird flu to become the next pandemic and underscores the need for objective evidence in restoring public trust in health authorities. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Harvey Risch, MD, PhD Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases) Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

Episodes, Small Business Saturdays

MasterChef Winner Turned Queen of Cookies: Whitney Miller’s Journey in Southern Cooking & Baking

On this Small Business Saturday episode of the podcast, Whitney Miller, the original MasterChef winner, discussed her passion for cooking, influenced by her Southern upbringing and family. She highlighted her transition from a young pastry chef to a successful cookbook author and cookie entrepreneur. Miller emphasized the importance of using natural, high-quality ingredients in her recipes and cookies, including raw cane sugar, and pure vanilla extract. Miller shared her experiences with Gordon Ramsay, who mentored her on MasterChef, and her clientele, including celebrities like Willie Robertson and Reese Witherspoon. The inspirational chef also opens up about her two successful cookbooks, “Whitney Miller’s New Southern Table” and “Modern Hospitality,” and her commitment to healthier, approachable cooking. You can learn more about Whitney Miller by visiting her website: WhitneyMiller.com and you can order her amazing cookies either in-person from her storefront in Franklin, Tennessee or online by visiting: WhitneysCookies.co. Active on social media? Whitney and her Cookie Company can be found on Instagram: @ChefWhitneyMiller or @WhitneysCookies as well as on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WhitneyMillerH Lastly, take time to check out Amanda Head’s other video podcast episodes on Rumble or YouTube and subscribe to her channels to be sure you don’t miss the new episode. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FurthermorePod Rumble: www.rumble.com/c/c-6349263 Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Whitney Miller Winner of MasterChef (Season One) & Owner of Whitney’s Cookies Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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White House Q&A with Trump, Sen. Blackburn on Dems’ shutdown threat & Mike Howell exposes Biden’s autopen scandal

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head is inside the Oval Office of the White House asking President Donald Trump several important questions. Meanwhile, Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee joins the show to talk about the Democrats potentially choosing to shut down the federal government over funding arguments. And to round out the program, Mike Howell of The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project talks about his unbelievable investigation into the Biden Administration’s overuse of the presidential autopen. You can keep up with the great work of every individual mentioned by searching for their respective handles on X: @AmandaHead, @MarshaBlackburn, @MHowellTweets and @OversightPR. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Marsha Blackburn Tennessee Senator Mike Howell Executive Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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Angry democrats gone wild

Articles / Elections / Politics & Policy Angry democrats gone wild With wild scenes from the nation’s students deploying to Spring Break hot spots, Democrats are in tight competition for questionable decisions. By: Since the November election produced no discernible pivot from Democrats, midterm battleground voters show no new love for the party or their message. In a blow to platform architects and champions of progressivism in the Democratic Party, a new Navigator Research poll shows that a majority of those polled, 56%, do not believe Democrats are looking out for working people. Just 39% believe they have the right priorities. One of the researchers who conducted the poll met with House Democrats at their Issues Conference on Wednesday in Leesberg, Virginia to discuss the party’s platform heading into the crucial 2026 midterms. If Democrats are able to flip the House of Representatives, it gives them a small boost in combatting President Donald Trump’s agenda. Without that, they will remain effectively powerless to stop anything out of the executive, with the exception of fighting long court battles to overturn Trump and Republicans’ actions. A deeper dive into the poll reveals how voters feel about work and its value to the Democratic Party. Only 44% reported that they think Democrats respect work. An even smaller margin, 39%, believe Democrats value work. An even harsher blow: 69% of voters said Democrats focus too much on being politically correct. 51% said the identifying term “elitist” fits the party well. According to the same survey, however, Republicans have their own set of issues. 54% of respondents said they view Republicans in Congress unfavorably. Roughly one third said they approve of Republicans’ handling of the economy. Perhaps the harshest blow in the results was the finding that among independents, only 27% believe Democrats are focused on helping them. 55% said Democrats are focused on others. Since the campaign for the 2024 general election, the Democratic Party has experienced a great deal of difficultly fusing the fringes of their party and congealing a winning message. On core issues like the border, economy, law-and-order and social issues like trans rights, Democrats stumbled over their own messaging. Since then, they’ve yet to find even one major issue that aligns with broad sentiment in the country. Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn joined the Furthermore with Amanda Head Podcast on Friday and spoke to this very issue: “The American people gave Donald Trump an overwhelming vote to deal with the border, inflation, get our country back to its standing in the world, crime in our communities, the bureaucracy and reduce the federal government, and find a way to get this country back on track. Donald Trump made that promise. That is exactly what he with a Republican House, and Republican Senate is doing so the Democrats again find themselves on the wrong side of the issue, and the American people are looking at them and their antics and saying to them, ‘you are out of touch with where the American people are.’” To Blackburn’s point, many high profile Democrats have been airing their grievances publicly. Democrat senator Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., appeared on ABC’s The View told their viewers, “I think there’s a feeling in the country, and I often say this, we’re about to turn 250-years-old, right? We’re still pretty young for a country. These are, like, our angry teenage years, right?” Further insulting voters she continued, “we are going through this push and pull where we’re happy, we’re sad, we want this, we want that, and what do you do when you have a teenager who’s threatening themselves and others? You just try to get them through this period alive so that their brain can fully form and you can come back.” Another Democrat with brow-raising comments: that of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders, who was born in 1941 and is of Jewish heritage, lived his early years during the Holocaust and World War II. He also was an adult during Vietnam, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and 9/11. Despite living through those harrowing periods in our nation’s past, he told Jon Lovett on Pod Save America that, “these are the scariest times in my life.” Sanders, who owns three homes, told the podcaster, “it is not just that they want to give tax breaks to billionaires and cut programs for working people. Trump is suing major media outlets and is threatening to investigate PBS and NPR. So it’s not only the power of money, it’s also combined with that the movement toward authoritarianism.” TOP STORIES Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House to celebrate Super Bowl win After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America Republicans float two-part plan to avert government shutdown, White House meeting set Wednesday LATEST EPISODES Mike Benz Unredacted: JFK assassination files show CIA’s deep & everlasting covert infiltration of US government Former Health & Human Services Director & FDA advisor applauds Secretary RFK’s ‘Operation Stork Speed’ 5 yrs later, Dr. Risch details where health officials went wrong & why they couldn’t ’slow the spread’ in 15 days MasterChef Winner Turned Queen of Cookies: Whitney Miller’s Journey in Southern Cooking & Baking White House Q&A with Trump, Sen. Blackburn on Dems’ shutdown threat & Mike Howell exposes Biden’s autopen scandal RELATED ARTICLES Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America Republicans float two-part plan to avert government shutdown, White House meeting set Wednesday White House pauses all aid to Ukraine amid rift with Zelensky Taiwanese chipmaker commits another $100 billion investment to U.S. Even before Congress acts, Trump’s border policies already crater illegal immigration by 95% Trump’s art of the deal is now becoming the art of the clawback Velocity of early Trump

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Education Dept lays off ~50% of workforce, now in process of abolishing the agency, Corey DeAngelis reacts

On this episode of the podcast, host Amanda Head talks with education policy expert Corey DeAngelis to discuss the recent firings at the Department of Education and the broader push to reduce bureaucracy in public schooling. DeAngelis makes the case for eliminating the Education Department entirely, citing inefficiencies, constitutional concerns, and the benefits of returning control to the states. He highlights the success of school choice policies in red states an calls out teachers’ unions and Democrats for standing in the way of reform. With public education struggling — only 15% of teachers recommend the profession, despite the U.S. spending $20,000 per student annually. DeAngelis argues that it’s time for a revolution in education and shares his insights from his Trump-endorsed book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids From The Radicals Ruining Our Schools.”  Be sure to keep up with Corey’s latest work by following him on X (Formerly Twitter): @DeAngelisCorey. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Corey DeAngelis Author, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids From The Radicals Ruining Our Schools” Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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