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CANDIDATE EVALUATIONS (rev.09)
for the
2010 GENERAL ELECTIONS
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA
Sponsored byThe Candidate Action Committee
of
The Original Project 9-12 / Tea Party of Lehigh Valley
Oct. 12, 2010
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CONSITUTIONAL ISSUES
Spending reduction
Debt reduction
Tax reduction
Elimination of earmarks
Reduce the size government
Support small businesses / free enterprise
Promote free market healthcare reform
Promote medical tort reform
Eliminate government owned Businesses
Promote PA state sovereignty
Maximize domestic/PA fossil fuel reserves
Further develop nuclear energy for PA
Vote against all attempts to
- weaken our right to free speech
- threaten our right to bear arms
Promote the right-to-work
Vote against Card Check
Asked only of PA State:
PURPOSE
The mission of the Original Project 9-12/Tea Party of Lehigh
Valleyis to inform the voters of Lehigh Valley as to the
fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution with the goal of
restoring and preserving these principles to their originally
intended effect.
- Promote a strong national defense- Vote against Cap & Trade- Secure our borders- Deny amnesty to illegal aliens
Asked only of PA Federal:
- Arrest & process all known illegal aliens
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Candidates Evaluated for the 2010 General Election
Most of the candidates appearing on the Nov. 2, 2010 General Election ballot in those districts covered by Lehigh and
Northampton counties are included in this report. Specifically, all state-wide candidates, i.e., all those running for the PAoffices of US Senate, US Congress-15th District, and for governor are included, as are all the candidates for the PA Senate
and the PA General Assembly.
The Questionnaire(s)
There were two questionnaires sent out to all candidates, a long comprehensive questionnaire and an abbreviated one more
recently sent out to those candidates who did not return the original questionnaire. Those who have still not returned eitherquestionnaire are duly noted on the response sheets. Also noted is the candidates willingness to sign our constitutionalpledge and our set of fiscal resolutions. Refusal to complete the questionnaire or sign the pledge or resolution is regarded a
a serious omission since these candidates are asking for our vote to represent us in Washington or Harrisburg and choosenot to provide us with any indication as to where they stand on the critical issues confronting us today. Those with a state-
wide constituency might be somewhat excused because of the innumerable requests they receive for such information,especially if they have made the effort to present themselves to the Lehigh Valley voters at our two recent Candidate Forum
(as did Attorney General Tom Corbett, Jake Towne, and Congressman Charlie Dent).
The evaluations in this report are expressed in terms of the issues listed in the short questionnaire (see above) and where
possible on third-party ratings and the incumbents voting record. Obviously, not all candidates have the same amount ofinformation available about their public positions and, in that sense, it is harder for a long-time incumbent to answer a
question in a manner that is contrary to what the public record would indicate. Where there is sufficient data to suggest adifference, both answers have been noted. As additional input is received and new data becomes available, these
evaluations will be adjusted accordingly. THESE CANDIDATE EVALUATIONS SHOULD BE REGARDED AS A WORK INPROGRESS. Revised reports will be issued as such additional data warrants.
Answer Codes
- Q - answer is based on the candidates response to our questionnaire- R - answer is based on 3rd party ratings and voting record
- S answer is based on public statement- Mixed - research indicates the candidate took differing positions on the issue- Undecided - candidate has not yet taken a position on the issue
- DTA - candidate has Declined to Answer by either not returning the questionnaire or by simply skipping the question- N/A - information Not Available
Caveat Lector(Let the Reader Beware)
This analysis is a subjective process bolstered as much as possible by fact or, at least, evidenced-based indicators. Thecandidates answers to the questions are what they are, and ideally truly indicate the political philosophy the candidate bring
to the issue in question. The strength of the validity of the answers based on our research varies with each candidate andeven among the different issues within each candidates responses. We urge you to focus more on the pattern of response
rather than any specific answer, and for those candidates for whom you are seriously considering to represent you, pleaseconfirm your judgment with your own research on the merits of each candidate.
What you need to know . . .
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2010 Primary Candidates for US Senate
Pat Toomey Joe Sestak
Party Affiliation Republican Democrat
Current position / job title Pres., Club for Growth US Congress - 7th Dist
Time in current position 4 yrs 4 yrs
Time in business/profession 16 yrs None
Time in military None Navy - 31 yrs
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire - No
Pledge - No
Resolutions - No
Questionnaire - NoPledge - No
Resolutions - No
Significantly reduce spending YES-R / YES-R NO-R
Significantly cut taxes YES-R NO-R
Vote against Cap & Trade (Fed) YES-R / YES-R NO-R
Significantly reduce debt YES-R NO-R
Eliminate earmarks YES-R NO-R
Reduce size of government YES-R NO-R
Promote PA state sovereignty MIXED-R / YES-R NO-R
Promote strong national defense (Fed) YES-R MIXED-R
Eliminate government owned businesses YES-R NO-R
Support small businesses YES-R NO-R
Promote "Right-to-Work" YES-R NO-R
Vote against "Card Check" YES-R / YES-S NO-R
Promote free market healthcare reform YES-R NO-R
Promote medical tort reform YES-R NO-R
Maximize domestic/PA fossil fuel reserves YES-R NO-R
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-R NO-R
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-R NO-R
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-R NO-R
Secure our borders (Fed) YES-R / YES-S NO-R
Deny amnesty to illegal aliens (Fed) YES-R / YES-S NO-R
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2010 Primary Candidates for US Congress for PA15th District
CharlieDent
JohnCallahan
JakeTowne
Party Affiliation Republican Democrat Independent
Current position / job title US Congress - 15th Dist. Mayor, Bethlehem Professional Engin
Time in current position 6 yrs 7 yrs 8 yrs
Time in business/profession 9 yrs 13 yrs 8 yrs
Time in military None N/A None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire - Yes
Pledge - No
Resolutions - No
Questionnaire - NoPledge - No
Resolutions - No
Questionnaire - Y
Pledge - Yes
Resolutions - Ye
Significantly reduce spending MIXED-R / YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Significantly cut taxes YES-Q / YES-R DTA YES-Q
Vote against Cap & Trade (Fed) YES-Q / YES-R MIXED-R YES-Q
Significantly reduce debt MIXED-R / YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Eliminate earmarks MIXED-R / YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Reduce size of government MIXED-R / YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote PA state sovereignty DTA DTA YES-Q
Promote strong national defense (Fed) YES-R MIXED-R YES-Q
Eliminate government ownedbusinesses
YES-Q / YES-R DTA YES-Q
Support small businesses YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote "Right-to-Work" DTA DTA YES-Q
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote free market healthcareeform
YES-R DTA YES-Q
Promote medical tort reformYES-Q / YES-S DTA YES-Q
Maximize domestic/PA fossil fueleserves
MIXED-R / YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-Q / YES-R DTA YES-Q
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-Q / YES-R DTA YES-Q
Secure our borders (Fed) YES-R DTA YES-Q
Deny amnesty to illegal aliens (Fed)YES-R DTA YES-Q
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2010 Candidates for Pennsylvania Governor
Tom Corbett(Republican)
Dan Onorato(Democrat)
Current position / job title PA Attorney GeneralChief Executive,
Allegheny County
Time in current position 6 yrs 7 yrs
Time in business/profession 34 yrs Career Politician - 19 y
Time in military Nat'l Guard / 14 yrs None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire Yes
Pledge NoResolutions - No
Questionnaire No
Pledge NoResolutions - No
Significantly reduce spending YES-R & Q DTA
Significantly cut taxes YES-R & Q DTA
Significantly reduce debt YES-R & Q DTA
Eliminate earmarks YES-Q DTA
Reduce size of government YES-R & Q DTA
Promote PA state sovereignty YES-R & Q DTA
Eliminate government owned businesses YES-R & Q DTA
Support small businesses YES-R & Q DTA
Promote "Right-to-Work" UNDECIDED DTA
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q DTA
Promote free market healthcare reform YES-R & Q DTA
Promote medical tort reform YES-Q DTA
Maximize domestic/PA fossil fuel reserves YES-R & Q DTA
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-Q DTA
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-R & Q DTA
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-R & Q DTA
Arrest and process known illegal aliens (State) YES-Q DTA
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2010 Primary Candidates for PA State Senate
PatrickBrowne
RichardOrloski
MattConnolly
LisaBoscola
BobMensch
BilWalla
District 16th District 18th District 24th District
Party Affiliation Republican Democrat Republican Democrat Republican Democ
Current Position /Job Title PA StateSenator Attorney BusinessOwner PA StateSenator PA StateSenator High ScTeach
Time in Current Position 6 yrs 25+ yrs 10 yrs 12 yrs 1 1/2 yrs 30 yrs (
Time in Business/Profession 17 yrs 25+ yrs 22 yrs None 30+ yrs Non
Time in Military None N/A None None Army Reserve Non
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuest - YesPledge YesResolution - No
Quest - NoPledge NoResolut. - No
Quest YesPledge YesResolut - Yes
Quest YesPledge YesResolut - No
Quest YesPledge YesResolut - Yes
Quest Pledge Resolut
Significantly reduce spending MIXED-R /YES-Q DTA YES-Q MIXED-R /YES-Q MIXED-R /YES-Q DTA
Significantly cut taxesMIXED-R /
YES-QDTA YES-Q
MIXED-R /YES-Q
Y ES-Q DTA
Significantly reduce debt YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Eliminate earmarks YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Reduce size of government YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Promote PA state sovereignty YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Eliminate government owned
businesses YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Support small businessesMIXED-R /
YES-QDTA YES-Q
MIXEDR /
YES-QYES-Q DTA
Promote "Right-to-Work" UNDECIDED-Q DTA YES-Q NO-Q UNDECIDED-Q DTA
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q DTA YES-Q NO-Q YES-Q DTA
Promote free market healthcareeform
YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Promote medical tort reform YES-Q DTA YES-Q N/A N/A DTA
Maximize domestic/PA fossil fueleservesYES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Further develop nuclear energyor PA
N/A DTA YES-Q N/A N/A DTA
Vote against all attempts that
would
weaken our right to free speech YES-Q DTA YES-Q MIXED-Q YES-Q DTA
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
Arrest and process known illegalaliens (State) UNDECIDED-Q DTA YES-Q YES-Q YES-Q DTA
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2010 Primary Candidates for PAGeneral Assembly - 131st District
Justin Simmons Mike Horton
Party Affiliation Republican Democrat
Current Position /Job Title Legislative Aide PA State Constable
Time in Current Position 1 yr 7 yrs
Time in Business/Profession 1 yr Bus Exec - 19 yrs
Time in Military None Army - 6 yrs
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire YesPledge Yes
Resolution - Yes
Questionnaire YesPledge No
Resolution - No
Significantly reduce spending YES-Q YES-Q
Significantly cut taxes YES-Q MIXED-Q
Significantly reduce debt YES-Q YES-Q
Eliminate earmarks YES-Q YES-Q / YES-S
Reduce size of government YES-Q YES-Q
Promote PA state sovereignty YES-Q NO-Q
Eliminate government owned businesses YES-Q YES-Q
Support small businesses YES-Q YES-Q
Promote "Right-to-Work" YES-Q NO-Q / NO-S
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q NO-Q / NO-S
Promote free market healthcare reform YES-Q UNDECIDED-Q
Promote medical tort reform YES-Q YES-Q
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves YES-Q YES-Q
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-Q YES-Q
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-Q YES-Q / YES-S
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-Q YES-Q / YES-S
Arrest and process known illegal aliens YES-Q NO-Q
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2010 Candidates for PA General Assembly
Dave Moloney(Republican)
JosephBrennan(Democrat)
Jennifer Mann(Democrat)
Legislative District 133rd District 132nd Dist.
Current Position /Job Title Medical Practitioner PA State Rep PA State Rep
Time in Current Position 25 yrs 4 yrs 11 yrs
Time in Business/Profession 25 yrsPolitical Positions
10 yrsBus Exec 4 yrs
Time in Military None None None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire YesPledge YesResolution - Yes
Questionnaire NoPledge NoResolution - No
Questionnaire NoPledge NoResolution - No
Significantly reduce spending YES-Q DTA NO-R
Significantly cut taxes YES-Q DTA NO-R
Significantly reduce debt YES-Q DTA NO-R
Eliminate earmarks YES-Q DTA DTA
Reduce size of government YES-Q DTA NO-R
Promote PA state sovereignty YES-Q DTA DTA
Eliminate government owned businesses YES-Q DTA DTA
Support small businesses YES-Q DTA YES-R
Promote "Right-to-Work" YES-Q DTA DTA
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q DTA DTA
Promote free market healthcare reform YES-Q DTA DTA
Promote medical tort reform YES-Q DTA DTA
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves YES-Q DTA DTA
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-Q DTA DTA
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-Q DTA DTA
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-Q DTA NO-R
Arrest and process known illegal aliens (State) YES-Q DTA DTA
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2010 Primary Candidates for PAGeneral Assembly - 134th District
Douglas Reichley Patrick Slattery
Party Affiliation Republican Democrat
Current Position /Job Title PA State Rep Dir., Bus Development
Time in Current Position 6 yrs 20 yrs
Time in Business/Profession Attorney 16 yrs Non-Profit Mgmt 20 yr
Time in Military None None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire NoPledge NoResolution - No
Questionnaire NoPledge NoResolution - No
Significantly reduce spending NO-R DTA
Significantly cut taxes MIXED-R DTA
Significantly reduce debt DTA DTA
Eliminate earmarks DTA DTA
Reduce size of government NO-R DTA
Promote PA state sovereignty DTA DTA
Eliminate government owned businesses DTA DTA
Support small businesses MIXED-R DTA
Promote "Right-to-Work" DTA DTA
Vote against "Card Check" DTA DTA
Promote free market healthcare reform DTA DTA
Promote medical tort reform YES-R DTA
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves DTA DTA
Further develop nuclear energy for PA DTA DTA
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speechDTA
DTA
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-R DTA
Arrest and process known illegal aliens DTA DTA
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2010 Candidates for PA General Assembly
Ron Shegda(Republican)
Robert
Freeman(Democrat)
Steve
Samuelson(Democrat)
Legislative District 136th District 135th Dist
Current Position /Job Title Small Bus Owner PA State Rep PA State Rep
Time in Current Position 30 yrs 28 yrs 11 yr
Time in Business/Profession Bus Owner - 30 yrsCareer Politician 28
yrs
Career Politician
yrs
Time in Military None None None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire YesPledge Yes
Resolution - Yes
Questionnaire NoPledge No
Resolution - No
Questionnaire NoPledge No
Resolution No
Significantly reduce spending YES-Q NO-R NO-R
Significantly cut taxes YES-Q NO-R NO-R
Significantly reduce debt YES-Q NO-R NO-R
Eliminate earmarks YES-Q DTA DTA
Reduce size of government YES-Q NO-R DTA
Promote PA state sovereignty YES-Q DTA DTA
Eliminate government owned businesses YES-Q DTA DTA
Support small businesses YES-Q NO-R DTA
Promote "Right-to-Work" YES-Q NO-R DTA
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q NO-R DTA
Promote free market healthcare reform YES-Q NO-R DTA
Promote medical tort reform YES-Q NO-R DTA
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves YES-Q NO-R NO-R
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-Q NO-R DTA
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-Q DTA DTA
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-Q NO-R DTA
Arrest and process known illegal aliens (State) YES-Q NO-R NO-R
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2010 Candidates for PA General Assembly
Joe Emrick(Republican)
Charles
Dertinger(Democrat)
Marcia Hahn(Republican)
Legislative District 137th District 138th Dist.
Current Position /Job Title High School Teacher County Council Legislative Aide
Time in Current Position N/A N/A 25 yrs
Time in Business/Profession Entire Career Electrician 18 yrs Public Service 25 yr
Time in Military None N/A None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire Yes
Pledge YesResolution - Yes
Questionnaire No
Pledge NoResolution - No
Questionnaire Yes
Pledge YesResolution - Yes
Significantly reduce spending YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Significantly cut taxes YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Significantly reduce debt YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Eliminate earmarks YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Reduce size of government YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote PA state sovereignty YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Eliminate government owned businesses YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Support small businesses YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote "Right-to-Work" YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Vote against "Card Check" YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote free market healthcare reform YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Promote medical tort reform YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves YES-Q DTA N/A
Further develop nuclear energy for PA YES-Q DTA N/A
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-Q DTA YES-Q
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-Q DTA YES-Q
Arrest and process known illegal aliens (State) YES-Q DTA N/A
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2010 Primary Candidates for PAGeneral Assembly - 139th District
Mike Peifer
Republican
Current Position /Job Title PA State Rep
Time in Current Position 4 yrs
Time in Business/Profession Accounting 6 yrs
Time in Military None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire NoPledge NoResolution - No
Significantly reduce spending DTA
Significantly cut taxes DTA
Significantly reduce debt DTA
Eliminate earmarks DTA
Reduce size of government DTA
Promote PA state sovereignty DTA
Eliminate government owned businesses DTA
Support small businesses DTA
Promote "Right-to-Work" DTA
Vote against "Card Check" DTA
Promote free market healthcare reform DTA
Promote medical tort reform DTA
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves DTA
Further develop nuclear energy for PA DTA
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speechDTA
- threaten our right to bear arms DTA
Arrest and process known illegal aliens DTA
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2010 Primary Candidates for PAGeneral Assembly - 183rd District
Julie Harhart Rex DAgostino
Party Affiliation Republican Green Party
Current Position /Job Title PA State Rep Pres., Green Futures, Inc.
Time in Current Position 16 yrs 3 yrs
Time in Business/Profession Career Politician16 yrs 20 yrs
Time in Military None 3 yrs
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Questionnaire No
Pledge NoResolution - No
Questionnaire YesPledge YesResolution - Yes
Significantly reduce spending MIXED-R YES-Q
Significantly cut taxes MIXED-R NO-Q
Significantly reduce debt MIXED-R YES-Q
Eliminate earmarks MIXED-R YES-Q
Reduce size of government YES-R YES-Q
Promote PA state sovereignty DTA YES-Q
Eliminate government owned businesses DTA YES-Q
Support small businesses DTA YES-Q
Promote "Right-to-Work" MIXED-R YES-Q
Vote against "Card Check" MIXED-R UNDECIDED-Q
Promote free market healthcare reform DTA YES-Q
Promote medical tort reform DTA YES-Q
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves DTA NO-Q
Further develop nuclear energy for PA DTA NO-Q
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech YES-R YES-Q
- threaten our right to bear arms YES-R NO-Q
Arrest and process known illegal aliens YES-R NO-Q
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2010 Primary Candidates for PAGeneral Assembly - 187th District
Gary Day Richard Stine
Party Affiliation Republican Democrat
Current Position /Job Title PA State Rep PA State Rep
Time in Current Position N/A N/A
Time in Business/Profession N/A N/A
Time in Military N/A None
POLITICAL POSITIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONQuestionnaire-NoPledge No
Resolution - No
Questionnaire NoPledge No
Resolution - No
Significantly reduce spending DTA DTA
Significantly cut taxes DTA DTA
Significantly reduce debt DTA DTA
Eliminate earmarks DTA DTA
Reduce size of government YES-R DTA
Promote PA state sovereignty DTA DTA
Eliminate government owned businesses DTA DTA
Support small businesses DTA DTA
Promote "Right-to-Work" DTA DTA
Vote against "Card Check" DTA DTA
Promote free market healthcare reform DTA DTA
Promote medical tort reform DTA DTA
Maximize domestic / PA fossil fuel reserves DTA DTA
Further develop nuclear energy for PA DTA DTA
Vote against all attempts that would
- weaken our right to free speech DTA DTA
- threaten our right to bear arms DTA DTA
Arrest and process known illegal aliens DTA DTA
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Stan BialeckiTony Cusumano
David DahmsJohn Hanner
Jerry Holt
Arlene KlocekChris Miller
Kevin RodgersDave Usher
The Candidate Action Committee
Tom McFadden, Leader
VOTETUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
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