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Modern Senator TABLE OF CONTENTS
MakeOver
4 Our editorial board explains why it’s time to start fresh.
NewYearNewYou
7 The five resolutions you need to make right now. 8 REDUCE YOUR ROTUNDA 10 TAKE YOUR STYLE FROM A TIE TO A WIN 11 FIND A CURE FOR NIGHT TWEETS 12 GET THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
BestBody
21 Our somewhat earnest yet deeply felt thoughts about the coming year.
ScandalSpecial
22 All you need to know about when no means no.
FrankenSense
23 In an exclusive excerpt, Senator Franken explains why he says we must listen to women.
13 VISIT FOREIGN LANDS
LOLLOL
14 The pages that make you smile:
LastYear
24 Dancing in the rain! Pepper spray in the air! We look back at Inauguration Day 2017.
ADMIN OFFICIALS, THEY’RE JUST LIKE US SENATE SPOTLIGHT: CELEBUTANTE DEBBIE STABENOW TED CRUZ’S BRAVE JOURNEY
TheChamberPot
25 Anonymous but informed sources share what’s really happening on the Hill.
FUN WITH IUDS
TIP!
Dispose of your shredded documents carefully. Recent advances in forensic science mean Special Investigators have even more unlimited powers. Yuge Inc. suggests you distribute your shreds in multiple refuse receptacles across the city or even in another state.
JeffFlake
18 The sexy senator talks about trumping Trump and what’s next on his survival list.
AdviceConsent
25 Solving the problems of senators since senators started having problems.
BeingBigly
26 The most tremendous way to start the year. “As Seen in the White House”
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BE THE BEST SENATOR EVER Dear Sirs and Madams, Welcome back! Thankfully, 2017—with all of its scandals, scurrilous gossip, and sad goodbyes—is behind us. We here at Modern Senator are looking forward to 2018, and we hope you are too. Of course, there’s a lot of work to be done. By you. For the American people. And for the rest of the world. Right now the Senate is arguably the government body most able to steer this country. You reflect our politically divided nation with your makeup—51 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and 2 Independents. If you can work things out, think of what an example you would set! Furthermore, the Senate is an important check on an increasingly brazen and erratic executive power and a Supreme Court that’s become more invested in a deathwatch than in resolving disputes. Stop screwing around. Use your investigative and oversight powers wisely and listen to your constituents and your conscience. That’s all we ask. There’s no need to send ICE after Dreamers, repeal the ACA, or cut education and food stamp programs, to name just a few things you wasted time and taxpayer dollars on in 2017. If you skip all of that, you’ll have so much more time for yourself—and that’s where we come in. This special New Year, New You issue is chock-full of tips on beating bloat, avoiding sexually harassing people, and advice on office decor. There’s also a profile of Jeff Flake—he’s so hot right now—and a scandal special that might be your last chance to see some familiar faces.
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DRUM ROLL, PLEASE... welcome to 2018 and your personal legislative agenda! It’s a new year, and everything you need to win this floor vote is right here. We’ve got five resolutions—pass them and you can sponsor a bill called a whole new you. If you get these resolutions adopted, you’ll be so in demand it won’t matter which party is in power. The package includes inspiration for whittling your middle (your waist, not the class), up-to-the-minute fashion tips for looking like 1.5 trillion bucks, ideas for making your office look so great you’ll have a truly safe seat, and recommendations for hot vacation spots.
Plus! Strategies for coping with an erratic boss (hmm, who could that be?), and a special expanded LOL section to help you smile at the public no matter what’s happening inside. Let’s go, members of the 115th United States Congress−2018 is the year of YOU.
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RESOLUTION
CAPITOL HILL FITSPO TIPS
A body in motion will help get your motions in motion. Look no further than your esteemed colleagues for fun ways to trim your “budget.”
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Cory Booker Books It With the Coast Guard
Jerry Moran Mega Parkour Master
John Thune Cardio in the Corn
Ben Sasse and John McCain The Gym Rat and the Maverick
Kirsten Gillibrand Classing It Up
Lisa Murkowski Fish Lifting
The senator from New Jersey makes his workout count by getting in a patriotic photo op along with his cardio.
Workout style should be your style. Sasse goes with a traditional jock look, while McCain rocks a business “legisleisure” ensemble, even using his suitcase as a weight!
Planking on the Mall is nothing—check out Moran leaping over a Senate subway line and leaving outof-shape reporters in his wake.
Taking an exercise class can be intimidating. The senator from New York takes the pressure down a notch by attending children’s classes. Maybe “pumping it up in pumps” is right for you?
Have You Heard About the Amazing Trick That Will Help You Shed 230 lbs of Ugly Fat Fast?
Some say hunting’s not a sport, but if you work as hard as Thune to keep guns in the hands of all Americans, you’ll definitely feel the burn.
Stop complaining that you can’t get to the gym. The best place to exercise is wherever you are, as the senator from Alaska demonstrates. Burn off that salmon before you even eat it!
Hint: Rhymes with “Chin Screech”
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BEAT YOUR WINTER BREAK BLOAT
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ORRIN HATCH
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Office Politics
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
LEARN TO MANAGE YOUR NIGHTMARE BOSS
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WHO WORE IT BEST?
Is your commander in chief giving you grief? Check out these tips for curbing executive power.
Our totally nonpartisan opinion
Do They Share a Stylist? Congressional couple cosplay! We heart this GOP love match, complete with stripes, ties, and collars. KATHARINE KELLEY
DEAL WITH
JOSEPH MANCHIN
KAMALA HARRIS
JOHN McCAIN
WHEN HE GIVES YOU A NICKNAME
Celebrate! It means he’s noticed you, according to leadership expert Wade Gibbons. “Dubbing you ‘lyin’,’ ‘crooked,’ or ‘wacky’ is your manager’s way of giving feedback, so lean into it,” says Gibbons. “Try giving him one. He’ll love it.”
WHEN HE GOES OFF ON SOCIAL MEDIA WIN
Be grateful your boss is a man of the people—few underlings have such direct access to their superior’s brain. You’re especially lucky if he tweets late at night—it will keep you on your toes. “Don’t steal the spotlight by replying,” Gibbons advises. “Slide into his DMs.”
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Katharine Kelley, superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery, modernized the classic pattern with sharp piping, miles ahead of Harris’ pearls.
Not So Mellow Yellow We love a man who’ll go sunny-side up, sartorially! Joseph Manchin edges out John McCain with a 0.0001% lighter blue shirt. Little things count!
BLAZER TIME
TREND REPORT
Senatoresses, it’s time to get “hot” under the “collar”
Ladies, dressing as a powerful woman means you have more choices than ever this spring. It’s all about the collar! Pick the one that’s right for you, and don’t forget to go crazy with color−C-SPAN really picks it up.
WHEN HIS ATTENTION WANDERS
Don’t call him a moron! Perhaps he merely needs another Diet Coke. If your top dog is a newshound, work with his interests. Call a friend in the media and work out a way to get your message on air. Now you’re part of his feed and you’re in control. Nice one.
WHEN HE LOVES TO SAY “YOU’RE FIRED”
High office turnover is a sign of a dynamic workplace, according to Gibbons. Back up your files every night, invest in a shredder, and be nice to the Secret Service.
WHEN HE THREATENS TO START A WAR
If your boss is in a power struggle with another executive, tensions can run high. “Defuse the situation with gratitude,” says Gibbons. “Thank him for his no-BS approach to foreign policy, and then hand him the remote control.” Brush up on your Korean. SHAWL
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Good for: Soft moments, like maternal health hearings.
Good for: Fashion events, like an Emily’s List benefit.
Good for: Floor fights and nitpicking the rules of order.
PUSSY BOW Good for: When you’re feeling really feminine.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Set the Stage for Achieving Your Dreams
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
GOLDEN DREAMS
Have you got the Midas touch? Then you probably have Midas dreams—maybe they’re even oval-shaped! There’s likely no use telling you to hold back, but it’s best to keep the gilding to 20% or less, especially when cutting food stamp programs.
POST-EDWARDIAN ASPIRATIONS
Ever since you had that British roommate at Yale you’ve longed to be landed gentry. It doesn’t mean you don’t love America! A chandelier and a velvet settee will tell lobbyists that you appreciate luxury. Just don’t go full Downton Abbey—you know what happened to Aaron Schock. And no butlers. We call them interns now.
THE SIMPLE LIFE
Your homespun vibe has gotten you this far and you don’t want to let Washington change you. Broken chairs, a butter churn, and bare floors remind everyone of your humble beginnings, even if you’re giving yourself tax breaks on the floor. Jettison the bed ASAP—granny’s quilt is nice, but it really sends the wrong essage-may about arassment-hay.
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KEEP UP WITH INTERNATIONAL ISSUES 4 PLACES TO VISIT BEFORE THEY’RE DECIMATED BY CLIMATE CHANGE*
RESOLUTION
Use your August recess—sorry, State Work Period—to visit these four locales that put the hot in hot spot.
*Even if you don’t believe in climate change
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1. THE SWISS ALPS
These historic peaks are fast becoming the place to go if you don’t like to ski. With glaciers melting and snow in short supply, the area is a prime destination for families who love mudfights.
2. THE MALDIVES
This island nation is so hard-hit by rising sea levels that it’s actually building islands in an attempt to survive. You know what that means—it’s hungry for tourist dollars and it’s a real bargain.
3. CHINA
Better make this trip soon. There are only 13 feet left between Shanghai and submersion, due to non-climate change. Luckily the skyscrapers are well above sea level.
4. FRENCH WINE COUNTRY
Due to “global warming,” some wine is actually better now, because the fruit can ripen earlier. Call your travel agent today.
HOW TO TALK TO FOREIGNERS UNBELIEVABLY, NOT EVERYONE ABROAD LOVES AMERICA AS MUCH AS YOU DO. HERE’S HOW TO ENGAGE WITH LOCALS DURING YOUR TRAVELS.
1. Explain that you don’t speak their language, even if they’re speaking English. 2. Remind them that America is a superpower because we are super. It’s not our fault that they aren’t. 3. Encourage them to visit and see the U.S. for themselves (unless their country is on the travel ban list). 4. Avoid wearing cultural or ceremonial clothing. Trust us on this one. 5. Bring gifts. Who wouldn’t want a MAGA baseball cap?
LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! Administration Officials, They’re Just Like Us!
They Do Jazz Hands! They Take Selfies!
Sometimes They Have to Ask Indigenous Women to Be Quiet!
Sometimes They’re Just Stoked!
Why Can’t Ted Cruz Fist-Bump? Ted Cruz has endured many tragedies. Losing the primary to Donald Trump. Being the Zodiac Killer. Being born in Canada. But now we can exclusively reveal his biggest challenge yet: learning to fistbump. Yes, something that even Barack Obama can do. These photos show, for the first time, Cruz’s journey. “Getting to the point where I was using two fists was a milestone,” Cruz recalls. “Then Marco Rubio became a real mentor.” Cruz is now working on fist bumps with young children, hoping one day to walk proudly among us, fist to fist. “I’m thinking about thumb wrestling next!” he says.
Debbie Stabenow: Our Secret Celebrity
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Hollywood has rubbed elbows with the Hill many times in the past. (Sometimes more than elbows!) But no one hangs out with more A-listers than the senator from Michigan. How does she do it?
AMBER TAMBLYN
JEFF BRIDGES
BRADLEY COOPER
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Funny thing—even though Congress is obsessed with denying access to birth control, many lawmakers can’t even pick an IUD out of a lineup. Can you?
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JEFF FLAKE: HE GOT RIPPED, HE STOOD UP TO TRUMP, AND NOW HE’S HEADED TO 2020
Trump who? Jeff Flake on life and love after his high-profile Trump dump. If senators made vision boards, most of them would probably feature Jeff Flake. The junior senator from Arizona, who announced in October that he would not be seeking reelection, has gained public accolades for rebuking President Trump on immigration, tax reform, supporting Roy Moore, and a “flagrant disregard for truth or decency,” making him a hero to Trump haters, perhaps the most important voting block in the country right now.
It wasn’t always this way. Three months into his term in 2013, Flake dethroned Mitch McConnell as the least popular senator, due in part to his vote against background checks for gun ownership. He shrugged off the bad polls, joking about being “less popular than pond scum.” “That’s typical Jeff,” said a friend. “He always brings it back to nature.” Boy, does he. Flake is outdoorsy to say the least. He spent a week on a Pacific Island on his own in 2009, with just the bare minimum to survive: “No food, just mask, fins, and a pole spear to obtain it. No water, only a manual
desalination pump to create fresh water. No matches, only a magnifying glass. And a hammock, knife, hatchet, sunscreen, cooking pot, and salt and pepper.” He returned to the islands in 2013 with his sons, deepening his tan and his reputation as a rugged leader who can last for days without an iPad or a cell phone.
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In 2014 Flake combined his love of politics and his passion for the Pacific when he and Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich spent a week together on a remote Micronesian island. The photo-friendly trip boosted both their profiles and brought Flake back from the bottom of the polls.
um “The guy has literally sw ably with the sharks. He’s prob n killed a shark. No one ca compete with that.” —a political expert
But with Trump’s election, Flake seemed to realize there are even bigger fish in the sea. His 2017 book Conscience of a Conservative harshly critiqued President Trump and the MODERN SENATOR 20 22
direction the GOP was headed. In response, the president referred to Flake as “toxic” in a tweet, cementing Flake’s status as a renegade outsider. Trump has also called Flake “ineffective,” “weak,” and dubbed him “Flake(y),” although it's unclear if he meant the senator has dandruff or if he was thinking about croissants.
HE REALLY DOES WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY! Wouldn’t you?
We try not to take ourselves too seriously here at Modern Senator. But we do take you seriously. That’s you, all one hundred of you who make up the United States Senate. This is your chance to be completely new, and god knows we need you to be. Here, 10 ways to do it.
This has not gone unnoticed. “Trump never tweets about me,” one young pol said to us, cradling his head in his hands. “It’s like I don’t even exist.” In a town full of borderline personalities, anyone who stakes out a position seems like a hero, and Flake has clearly decided where he stands—in Arizona, with his family, as he prepares for a potential 2020 presidential bid. Of course, Flake denies this. He wants to spend time with his family, he says. (See sidebar.) And he is a voracious reader and writer, contributing to the Washington Post and Politico. Some say he has a future on-screen, perhaps hosting a recurring reality show where Americans can vote their representatives onto an island instead of off one. No matter what happens, you can be sure that Jeff Flake will be there.
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Flake’s wife, Cheryl, and their five children—Tanner, Alexis, Austin, Ryan, and Dallin—are at the center of his universe. “It’s amazing to see them together,” says an insider. “Their family motto is ‘Assume the best, always look for the good,’ and they really live it.”
TONE DOWN THE DISCOURSE We love to swear, but calling a colleague “unattractive” is not attractive. Assume there is a hot mic at all times and discover the concept of “inside thoughts.”
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BEEF UP YOUR ETHICS The Ethics Committee has not pursued a sexual misconduct case in 25 years. A child born back then has probably been sexually harassed multiple times by now.
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SHAPE UP ON IMMIGRATION Even Fox News polls say that most Americans don’t want the wall. We recommend the Pink Floyd record instead.
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CUT OUT THE SNEAKY PROVISIONS Adding a little line to a bill about farm subsidies so your lobbyist buddy can get a break? We see you.
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STRENGTHEN BIPARTISANSHIP When the Senate is equally divided, it’s actually an opportunity to be united. Work things out and spare us all the nail-biter votes.
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LOSE THE PRESS PERFORMANCES This isn’t a reality show. It’s the United States Senate. Whether you’re on the floor, on the steps, or on TV, just be yourself. Talking, not talking points.
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DROP THE HEALTH CARE DRAMA Step one: Reduce pharmaceutical costs. It’s a move that benefits patients across the economic spectrum, and everyone hates pharmaceutical companies.
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BURN THE CONFIRMATION PROCESS This actually matters. The president is supposed to nominate people. You are supposed to initiate a confirmation process. It shouldn’t take 293 days.
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DOUBLE YOUR COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS Accept the right of all people to live and thrive. Protect them. That’s your most important job.
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LISTEN TO WOMEN Listen to women. Listen to all of us, because we are not all alike. Listen, and get out of our way. MODERN SENATOR 21 23
T HOT HO
SCANDAL SPECIAL
Do I have to wear pants? All the time?
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Is it acceptable to bring a bill to the floor without letting others read it?
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Do I deserve compensation when my misogynist comment becomes a feminist slogan?
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Does the Senate have any gender-neutral bathrooms?
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Should it have some?
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Can I introduce a bill funding longevity research that will help no one except Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
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Is it OK to make my favorite “sucker” joke on Seersucker Thursday?
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SALLY YATES January 31, 2017
AL FRANKEN BOOK
THE YESES AND NOS OF NO-NOS
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A tribute to friends who’ve left our government family
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Worried you might cross a line or step on a snowflake? No worries—use this handy checklist to guide you through some common sticky situations.
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THOSE WE’VE LOST
Can I demand that other senators stop putting fish in the microwave? Are all Russian spies as good-looking as the ones on The Americans?
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MIKE FLYNN February 13, 2017
Sally Yates
JAMES COMEY May 9, 2017
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All Women Deserve to Be Heard by Me By Soon-to-Be-Former Senator Al Franken When I announced my resignation in December, I said, “All women deserve to be heard.” Since then, I’ve had many, many conversations about why we need to listen to women. My message, intended only to inspire, has instead launched a movement. So many times, when I’m talking about listening to women, my companion will look me in the eye and say, “I’m going to listen to women too. #MeToo, Al. #MeToo.” It can be such a rush—I realize that they are inspiring me.
ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI July 31, 2017
STEVE BANNON August 18, 2017
SEBASTIAN GORKA August 25, 2017
TOM PRICE September 29, 2017
Reince Priebus
TRENT FRANKS
Sometimes, the people I’m speaking to remember the conversations very differently. That’s simply not true. I know who I really am, and I am proud to be a champion of listening to women.
December 7, 2017
It’s been hard work, talking about listening to women. But when I get tired or discouraged or frustrated, I think about the people I am doing this for and it gets me back up on my feet.
OMAROSA MANIGAULT
I’ll never yield this floor.
January 2, 2017
*From the senator's forthcoming book
JOHN CONYERS December 5, 2017
December 13, 2017
AL FRANKEN James Comey
Remember When?
Here’s all the hot gossip circulating on the Hill— shared anonymously, of course.
FLASHBACK TO THE INAUGURATION
A certain Southern senator is driving his staff crazy making up raps that rhyme “constituents” with “flatulence”... Word from the coast is that Dancing with the Stars is being inundated with calls from disgraced politicians attempting to rehab their image (some of them should just go to rehab)... Whose chief of staff has been sneaking porn into her boss’s pocket instead of a copy of the Bill of Rights? She says it’ll all be worth it to see his face when he pulls it out on C-SPAN... The Chamber Pot knows all, sees all—if you’re the person we saw meeting with Mueller in the parking lot last night, we’ve got it on camera and we’re willing to talk.
January 20, 2017. It’s hard to believe it was just a year ago. Here’s a look back at the most heartwarming moments of that special day. Maybe you can spot yourself in the crowds!
Advice and Consent Where Senators Can Go for Answers
Dear A&C,
Lately I’ve been having a lot of strange feelings. Really strange feelings. I hang out with members of the opposition. Sometimes I sponsor legislation with them and it’s not just for publicity. I still love my party…but I think I might be bi. You know, bipartisan. No one in my family has ever been bipartisan, and I’ve only read about it on the Internet. How can I come out to my colleagues without losing them forever?
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First, let me tell you that there is nothing wrong with you. Lots of people have these feelings. And not just on the Internet! Some of your fellow members in this very chamber are bipartisan. Look at John McCain and Elizabeth Warren. Sure, he’s old and she’s a Communist, but they both voted to kill the GOP health care bill! They’re practically lovebirds.
John McCain & Elizabeth Warren
I suggest you step into your bipartisanality. Try asking someone from the other party out for a coffee at Cups. If you’re shy, ask an aide to set you up. (They won’t blink an eye—your staff has probably known all along.) And don’t worry about your party. If they really love you, they’ll accept you. And if they don’t, you can always run as an Independent. That’s even wilder than being bi!
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YOUR FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR Need to get pumped before you introduce a bill? Nervous about an upcoming committee meeting? Worried about an investigation? No matter what’s getting to you, here’s an instant way to be the bigger person—just put your hand on top of this little guy and smile.
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