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www.arlingtondemocrats. org November 2008 Last Party party of campaign will be Golden Gala Oct. 30 After the Chili Cookoff, the four debate parties. work to turn out an 80 percent Democratic ma- Some ways you can now comes the piece de resistance, the Join! jority in Arlington and to deliver Virginia for the help are listed on Page Campaign's final Gold Card event: The Golden Gala Obarna-Biden ticket and all other Democrats in Three. Join fellow Arlington Democrats as they get '08. And, of course, the loyal Democratic ready for the final Get Out The Vote push to turn Kitchen Crew will serve heavy hors d'oeuvres. Virginia blue November 4. (That's "heavy" as in "substantial," not "avoir- The event will be held on Halloween Eve, dupois.") Thursday. October 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gold Card members attend for free. The cost atthe home of Patricia and Tom Connally, 3510 for others: $250 (Patron): $150 (Sponsor); $85 Roberts Lane. From Military Road. turn onto (Friend); $75 (Roosevelt Society); $50 (AYDI Pollard Street and proceed lip the hill, take the Seniors). first left onto Roberts Lane and go six blocks to Visit www.arlingtondemocrats.org to order 3510 on the right. Parking is available along the your tickets online or contact Judy Connally at street. (703) 536-6034. lit Staffers from the Obama and Coordi nated After the voting, there will be some more Campaigns will be honored for their relentless parties. See page four. "8,lf- e Where and when you can vote right NOW is explained on Page This is the last paper Five. version of The Voice THIS IS YOUR LAST PRINTED ISSUE OF THE VOICE. As announced two months ago. effective with the December 2008 issue, the ACDC newslet- ter will only be available online. That doesn't mean, however, that you will no longer be able to read insider info, feature articles and details on upcoming Arlington Democratic events. - All you have to do is sign up to receive monthly e-mails linking you directly to The Voice on our website. And it's in glorious color there. l It's easy to sign up. Simply go to the ACDC website, "III: (fIte www.arlingtondemocrats.org.Onthehomepage.c1ick on "Sign up to receive The Voice electronically." Then fill out the simple form. That's all there is to it. b For those who do not have email-and ONLY for those individuals, if you e,e would like to continue to receive print version of The Voice, fill out the form I: Hey, we're a party! So a on the back page of this issue and mail it in. At this time, we cannot guarantee we party. there will continue to be a print version. This will depend entirely on the num- --See Page One ber of requests received and the cost and time effectiveness of producing and --See Page Four mailing a print copy. --See Page Four again! ACOC Voice, November 2008, Page 2 Report from Chairman Peter Rousselot Let's work our hearts out!

In these perilous times at home and $50.000; reforming our health care system, ership role in the orgy of financial deregula- abroad, America's next President must pos- and creating five million new, high-wage jobs tion that generated the current meltdown. sess the ability to inspire and to calm. Barack by investing in renewable sources of energy. McSame's record of erratic behavior Obama will do both; John McSarne can do To address the current economic crisis, goes back decades. Early examples include neither. To put Barack Obarna in the White Obarna has also developed a package of pro- his well-documented shouting matches with House, we must turn Virginia Blue. To turn posals focusing on job-creation, including colleagues and his refusal to speak - for years Virginia Blue for Obama, we need to get 801 small business tax credits to hire new employ- in some cases-with people with whom he 80 in '08 in Arlington! ees in the United States; creation of a Jobs has disagreed. Recent examples include his and Growth Fund to spur needed infrastruc- choice of the unqualified Sarah Palin as his Qbama ture investments in states and local commu- VP nominee. his phony "suspension" of his Recognizing that it is going to take a nities; a mortgage tax credit for struggling campaign to fly back to Washington (in an while for us to dig ourselves out of the deep homeowners, and a three-month moratorium unwelcome and unsuccessful effort to rescue hole in our economy that the Republican ad- on foreclosures. the financial bailout legislation), and his re- ministration has dug for us, Barack Obama These are the changes we need, and we canted threat not to attend the first presiden- characteristically has appealed to the better need them now! tial debate. In the deft words of conservative instincts of the American people: "1 know columnist George Will, McSame is a candi- these are difficult times. I know folks are McSame date who thinks he can ride to the presidency worried. But I also know this - we can steer John McSame has voted with George by "substituting vehemence for coherence." ourselves out of this crisis. Because we are Bush over 90% of the time. Because he didn't In both domestic and international crises, ve- the United States of America. We are the vote with George Bush 100% of the time, hemence is no substitute for coherence. country that has faced down war and depres- McSarne takes pride in calling himself a McSarne's temperament is a fatal flaw sion; great challenges and great threats. And "maverick." It is a delusional self-image. The that disqualifies him from the right to have at each and every moment, we have risen to American people have seen right through it. his finger on our economic lifeline and meet these Challenges - not as Democrats, not Instead, McSame is a toxic combination: an America's nuclear trigger! as Republicans, but as Americans." orthodox, yet erratic, right-wing Republican. Obarna's economic policy has both long- McSame isjoined at the hip with George Bush Arlington term and short-term features to benefit Main and Dick Cheney-the GOP evil twins who In 2004. George W. Bush beat John Street and the middle class. His long-term brought America the economic 9111 that Kerry in the slate of Virginia by about 262,000 policies include tax cuts for 95% of Ameri- threatens the economic futures of millions. On votes. For the 40 years prior to 2004, the Re- can workers and their families; elimination Election Day, the American people will justi- publican nominee for president carried Vir- of income taxes for seniors making under fiably hold McSame responsible for his lead- ginia every single time. No matter what the national or Virginia polls may show when you read this column, turning Virginia Blue at the presidential level will require an all-out vol- Jerry Botland unteer effort by everyone of us to achieve the huge margin of victory in Arlington that Computer Consulting Burack Obarna will neeel to turn Virginia Blue. We have set the very ambitious- yet Troubleshoot and resolve computer and achievable- goal of generating an 80% voter computer related problems. turnout in Arlington and capturing 80% of Perform upgrades, set-up wireless routers and print servers. those voters for Barack Obama for President. Transfer old files, address book and emails Let's not let Obama's current lead in some national and Virginia polls delude LIS into from an old computer to a new one. thinking that our 80/80 goal is no longer nec- Ph# (703) 933-0558 - [email protected] essary. There are many parts of Virginia that are very reliably Republican and will vote overwhelmingly for any GOP candidate- even one as flawed as John McSame. Published monthly by the In the closing days of the 2004 Presi- Arlington County Democratic Committee dential campaign, many of us developed a 2009 North 14th Street, Suite #612, Arlington, VA 22201 false sense of confidence that John Kerry was Tel: (703) 528-8588 Fax: (703) 528-2321 going to win. Don't let that happen in 2008. http://www.arlingtondemocrats.org Instead, we've got to adopt Yogi Berra's phi- Chair: Peter Rousselot - 703-276- I584 (0), [email protected] losophy: "It ain't over 'till it's over." Edttor-In-Chtefr Barbara van Voorst -703-522-6294 (hi. barbvanvoorstcsaol.corn Let's work our hearts out. Deputy Editor: Warren L. Nelson -703-243-7867 (h). warnelson@aoLcom Obama -Biden in '08! ACDC Voice. November 2008. Page 3

Next Monthly Meeting- Bumper Sticker All Dems Invited of the Month Wednesday, November 5,2008, 7 p.m. NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd Corner 0/ North Taylor and Wilson, just east of Glebe & Wi/son Yes, we Free parking under building, enter from Taylor Street No more hard work! Come celebrate. And also please bring a box of cereal to the meeting. Since we began the cereal drive in June. each can! month has seen more boxes for the Arlington Food Assistance Center.

There's more on the ballot than candidates Ways to help ACDC is recornrnendi ng that voters support all four county bond issues on the win in Virginia ballot this year, but vote NO on the ballot question for a new Housing Authority. There are no state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. for the entire The four bond issues would approve $170 million in new bonding authority for the county: Dem slate $99.4 million for school construction, including major work on Yorktown High. $50 million for utilities, chiefly the next phase of the wastewatertreatment plant. $10.8 million for community infrastructure, which includes projects such as park restoration, street lights, sidewalks, traffic calming and curbs and gutters. Have an hour or two the last $10 million to cover Arlington's share of Metro's capital investment program. week before Election Day? Here ACDC recommends YES votes on all those bonds. But it urges a NO vote on the remaining issue to create a county Housing are some options! Authority. Over the years, the chief benefit of such an organization has been that it I) Canvassing During the Week - opens the doors to federal housing funds. But the federal government no longer We have found that more voters are home in funds such programs. A new Housing Authority would, however, require new staff the evenings than all the weekends. Please and other overhead expenses that would soak up some of the local funds now de- join weekday canvasses starting from.'i p.m. voted to housing without providing any benefits in return. at the Obarna headquarters m4350 N Fairfax In addition to ACDC, the Republican county party also recommended a NO Dr. For more information contact the Obarna vote on this question. The Green party supports it. The Civic Federation took no campaign office at (703) 741-0295 or position. [email protected]. 2) Phone Banking - Phone banks are established at ACDC headquarters and at the Obama headquarters each weekday evening. 8 For more information on the Obama phone banks. call (703) 741.·0295. DFor more infor Sue Gruskiewicz EdwardJones mation on the County Coordinated Campaign Investment Representative phone banks, call the Arlington Dem HQ at (703) 528-8588. 801 N. Quincy Street 3) Clothing Drive - Smocks and Light Jackets Needed - Voters are not allowed in Suite 150 polling places while wearing partisan cam- Arlington, VA 22203 paign gear. OW are collecting clothing Bus. 703-243-9276 Fax 866-597-6452 (smocks.jackets. zipper or button shirts) that can be easily put on over clothing. We will Home 703-553-8031 ensure that these clothing items are distrib- www.edwardjones.com uted to the polls so that voters wearing Obama shirts are not turned away, To donate an item, please drop it off atACDC headquarters. 2009 Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 tlo N, 14 Street, suite #612, Of call Peter Owen ACDC Voice, November 2008, Page 4

About 60 Arlington students from Party twJf& pre-school through high after the school gathered October 12 and spent the day voting ends making campaign signs I-Election night with slogans that included, Watch the results as they stream in with "Obama will fellow Derus on election night. save the planet." As soon as you've handed out your last sample ballot, head to Bailey'S Pub & Grille, 4238 Wilson Blvd, in the Ballston Common Mall (site of the debate watching parties). Ukraine TV films democracy Surrounded by 25 large-screen TVs,join your fellow Democrats-and a delegation of German educators observ ing the election process-at the Joint Campaign's Victory Party in action in Arlington bar to watch Arlington lead the way in turning Virginia AND the White House Blue. Ukrainian television has come toArling- For the final debate October 15, Delegate There's no entry fee, j ust spend what you ton to learn how Americans campaign. Brian Moran pumped up the crowd (as if it want on celebratory food and drink. Don't The camera crew showed up at the final needed pumping) while a Ukrainian televi- schedule any speaking engagements on Nov ACDC debate party. which may give Ukrai- sion broadcaster filmed the event and inter- 5th-you'll be joyfully hoarse when the tu- nians a skewed view of campaigning. viewed members of the audience. Imagine mult fades! The Victory Party starts at7 p.m. More than 200 Derns turned out at what Ukrainians must think of American de- Bailey'S Pub and Grill in Ballston to watch mocracy in action! each of the three Presidential and one Vice The debate parties attracted Dems of all Presidential debates. ages from Virginia, Maryland and DC. They and They cheered wildly every time Obarna were the second (and third, fourth and fifth!) or Biden delivered a great line, which means Gold Card events put on by the ACDC Joint 2-The morning after Bailey's was a pretty noisy place for those 90 Campaign and were organized by Christine Where minutes! Lamb. Nam Viet Restaurant, 1127 N. Hudson St. (Clarendon) When Wednesday, Nov 5, noon - 2 p.m. PC HELP The post-election day tradition continues." Want help with setting up, networking, upgrading, fixing, or just using your new or old PC? After you've made your last GOTV phone call and made your last "lit drop." join your fellow campaigners and Arlington's Affordable, personalized assistance. elected officials to celebrate our victories and Evenings and weekends. Your home or office. share our campaign and Election Day stories at our annual Victory Luncheon. Nam-Viet Restaurant is just one block Ron Hicks DBA Systems That Work from the Clarendon Metro station (Orange Line). Email: [email protected] John Nguyen is again offering his deli- cious buffet of Vietnamese specialties for only Website: www.systems-that-work.org $14 per person. RSVP by calling ACDC HQ at (703) H/O: 703-528-1009 Cell: 57'1-217-9949 528-8588 or emailing Madi Green at [email protected] to let LIS know Arlington Chamber of Commerce you're coming so we can let him know how much food to prepare. Let's celebrate turning Virginia blue! ACDC Voice, November 2008, Page 5 You can vote Donkey Ears early,just Listening to the doings not often of Arlington's Dems ACDC is encouraging everyone who is as overheard by eligible to vote in-person absentee before Dan Steen and Warren Nelson Election Day. By doing so, you will avoid the anticipated very long lines at the polls land The word from Landscaper Bob: Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy you will not be contributing to those long lines). knows we can't lose in November because Landscaper Bob told her so. Ingrid You are eligible if you work outside of was trying to get her yard tidied up with help from Landscaper Bob when he Arlington or if you plan to be out ofthe county looked at her herd of yard signs and said "Obama will win." Under interroga- -even if it's only five minutes to pick some- tion from Ingrid, he admitted he was not an Obama supporter, but he said he thing up in Falls Church-on election day. knew Obama would win because Pluto is now in Capricorn and that means In-person absentee voting is held on the major transformations will take place. You can look it lip on (he astrology first floor of the county courthouse, 2100 website of Lynn Hayes, as Ingrid did, and there it says, "When Pluto goes Clarendon Boulevard, and is available until 5 through Capricorn, we can expect the transformation of all things ruled by that p.m .. Saturday, November I. Here are the hours: sign-such as our religious institutions, halls of government and political Saturday, Oct. 25-8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. structures." That's the definitive word. But you still need to vote. Monday, Oct. 27-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wedding bells: Dr. Ryan Jennings, a local veterinarian, has married Gabe Snow, Tuesday, Oct. 28-8 a.m. to 7 p.m. former Arlington YD prez and co-chair of this year's J-.1Dinner. They wed Wednesday, Oct. 29-8 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 25 in her hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. They are currently honey- Thursday, Oct. 30-8 a.m. to 7 p.m. mooning in Maui and Kauai and plan to spend Election Day on the beach Friday, Oct. 31-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. watching the results from the mainland. Not incidentally, Gabe turns 31 on Saturday, Nov. 1-8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 4. We think he may have a very happy birthday. And, for you If you or someone you know wants a ride doubting Thomases, they both voted absentee long ago. to vote in-person at the Registrar's Absentee Early political start: We missed an Arlingtonian who was working at the Derno- Precinct before the 5 p.m., Nov I, deadline, call (703) 528-8588 ext 5 or contact Nancy cratic Convention in August. He's l l-year-old Patrick Coyne, son of Brian Pilchen at [email protected] or (703) Coyne, former Glebe precinct captain, and Maureen Garde, deputy political 867-2908 to arrange a ride. director of the DNe. Patrick had a peachy job-working on the podium as Similarly. if you need a ride to your own assistant to DNC Secretary Alice Travis Germond. polling place on ELECTION DAY. contact Look what the mail dragged ill: We thought you might be interested in hearing Nancy Pilchen the same way. what John McCain recently wrote to GOPers across the country-and mistak- Please include your address, phone num- enly sent to Donkey Ears. "Our Democrat [sic] opponents are more determined ber and the time you wish to go to the polls. to win total control of the government than ever before. They are raising unprecedented sums of money .... If Liberals like Barack Obama, Harry Reid AYDs push digestion and Nancy Pelosi control the White House, Congress and statehouses across the country, they will raise your taxes .... If the Obarna Democrats have their way, to reduce congestion government spending will skyrocket as they implement government-run health The Arli ngton Young Democrats (A Y D) care and resurrect their entire portfolio of the failed welfare state programs of are feeding their members to vote early! Yes, the 60s and 70s .... I was inspired to get into politics by Ronald Reagan .... Our they will help digestion to reduce congestion Republican agenda stands in stark contrast to that of the Obama Democrats who on Election Day. are rallying behind a tired, failed agenda of creeping socialism, ever-rising taxes During the extended hours of absentee and a defense policy of retreat-and-defeat." That's what we're up against, folks. voting at 2100 Clarendon Blvd on Thursdays, It's not Marlboro country: Joe McCain, brother of that senator guy, was out in AYD is hosting happy hours and providing Leesburg recently trying to gets the Repubs ginned up to work for that senator free food to all AY Ds who vote in-person. At the AYD's inaugural Absentee Vot- guy. While chatting up the locals, Joe referred to Arlington as "communist ing Happy Hour, more than 20 Young Demo- country." May sound pretty bad to folks in Leesburg, but, geez, Senator crats showed lip. AY D also sent out a mail- McCain has located his national campaign headquarters in commie Arlington. ing to 15,000 youthful Democrats with infor- Also, one of his multitude of homes is in commie Arlington. And, funny thing, mation on absentee voting. but Joe McCain lives in commie Arlington, too. ACDC Voice, November 2008, Page 6 Support the Democratic ticketfrom ...

Obama-Biden Warner Moran It is beyond time for change in Wash- ln 2002, when opposition to waging war ington and Smack Obama and Joe Biden are against Iraq was at its lowest, Jim Moran stood the only candidates who can deliver it. tall. opposing the resolution allowing Presi- As a state senator, Obama brought dent Bush to take us to war. He co-authored Democrats and Republicans together to pass the Democrats' alternative resolution requir- a critical tax credit for working families and ing the U.S. to fully exhaust diplomatic op- expand health insurance coverage for Illinois tions before using military force. In 2005, children. He also worked to improve the Jim also authored the "Strategy for Success" state's welfare-to-work laws to expand eco- amendment requi ring the secretary of defense, nomic opportunity and put more people to for the first time. to submit regular progress work. reports on the mission in Iraq. Today, as middle class families struggle Jim supports deficit-reducing pay-as- to make ends meet, Obama will cut taxes for you-go budget rules that restore fiscal disci- families making less than $250,000 and com- pline 10 the federal budget process and pletely eliminate taxes for seniors making less strengthen our economy. Our total outstand- than $50,000 per year. He has a comprehen- Mark Warner served as governor of Vir- ing debt is now over $9 trillion. The $2 bil- sive plan to end our dependence on foreign ginia from 2002 to 2006. His administration lion per week going to Iraq should be rein- oil within the next decade. This plan includes inherited a $6 billion budget shortfall and vested toward paying off our national debt and a $150 billion investment in renewable en- ended with a surplus that provided the largest investing in our own country. ergy over the next 10 years. single investment in K-12 education in Vir- Moran, endorsed by the Sun-Gazette, is Joe Biden, who serves as chairman of ginia history, a reinvestment in one of the a champion of clean. renewable energy to pro- the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is nation's premier public college and univer- tect the environment. and combat global an expert on foreign policy whose heart and sity systems, and a record investment in warming. As the vice chairman of the lnre- values are Firmly rooted in the middle class. cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay. rior and Environment Appropriations Sub- Heis uniquely suited to serve as Obarna's Governor Warner did this by cutting bud- committee, he supports strong environmen- partner in the urgent mission to bring about tal laws and the development of clean, renew- gets and making business-like reforms (0 state the change America needs to put our country government. He put a focus on economic able sources of energy to protect our planet, back on track. He brings an unparalleled com- development in areas hard hit byjob losses- tackle the threat of global warming, and free mitment to helping others achieve the Ameri- turning around jobless rates in (hose regions. our nation from a reliance on fossil fuels. can dream and an unmatched understanding While he was governor, Virginia was Jim also knows that our health care sys- of global affairs that complement Obarna. named "the best managed state in the nation" tem is broken and in need of serious repair. Together. Barack Obama and Joe Biden by Governing magazine, the "Best State for He believes in a universal health plan that will work every day to help working families Business" by Forbes, and lhe best place for a focuses on preventive care, insures the unin- and secure our country. del iveri ng the change child to be born in terms of educational op- sured and gives every American access to Virginians are yearning for. portunity by Education Week. He has been quality care. Read more about their plans at praised for his ability to "find common For more about Congressman Moran, go www.barackobama.corn. ground" and his common sense approach to to www.jimmoran.org. politics. Warner is a former high tech business person who co-founded the company that be- came Nextel and established the largest tech- nology-based venture capital fund in the mid- Atlantic. As a private citizen, he launched a health care foundation that's helped Virgin- ians obtain access to primary health care. He has been praised for his common sense approach to politics. As of press time, he has been endorsed by The Wmhington Post and the Arlington Sun-Gazette. To learn more about Warner, go to his web site at www.markwarner2008.com. ACDC Voice, November 2008, Page 7

••• the White House to the School House

Favola Garvey Violand-Sanchez Libby Garvey won the overwhelming endorsement of Arlington Democrats in last May's School Board caucus. She has been a member of the Arlington School Board since 1997. Her leadershi p has hel ped make Arlington's schools among the very best in the nation. Since 1997, overall student achievement is up while the student achievement gap has been reduced by 50%. The capital program and budget accountability systems have been strengthened, with major construction projects completed on time and on budget. Newsweek magazine consistently ranks Arlington high schools in the top I% in the nation. Forbes called Arlington County the Barbara Favola has a distinguished Emma Violand-Sanchez is a respecied "Best Place to Raise Children." record of service to Arlingtonians. The 21" education, parent and community leader who In January, Libby's 12 years of experi- Century Democrats endorsed her because lives and, until her retirement, worked in Ar- ence on the School Board will double that of "Barbara's track record on issues like sustain- lington. the rest of the School Board members com- able growth, poverty reduction, and housing She came to the U.S. as a teenage immi- bined. Libby works with statewide networks policy speaks for itself. We are excited to be grant and later earned her doctorate in educa- supporting education. She is a founding mern- working with such an impressive public ser- tion from George Washington University. ber and co-chair of the Virginia School Board rant. For the past 30 years, Emma worked as Association's LEP Caucus which advocates Barbara is most proud of her work to a teacher and administrator in the Arlington for the interests of our limited English speak- create a permanent home for the Head Start Public Schools, leading the English for Speak- ing students and the schools that serve them. program and to link supportive services to ers of Other Languages (ESOL) and High She is a member of the Governor's P-16 affordable housing. Cleaning up the Chesa- Intensity Language Programs and Services. Council, which helps chart education policy peake Bay is one of her passions. She has led Her two children, James and Julia, attended from pre-school through higher education. local and regional etforts to improve storm Arlington schools and both are educators. Libby's children attended Arlington pub- water management and stream water quality. Today, she's vice chair of the Northern Vir- lic schools and her older grandson is in the Barbara believes Arlington is a great ginia Community College Board and an ad- Drew Montessori program. place but we must build on our successes. junct professor at Georgetown and the Uni- Please give your support in this fall's One example of Arlington's success is versity of Virginia. campaign and your vote in November to re- the public school system. Barbara believes Emma's vision for the Arlington Public elect Libby Garvey to the Arlington County that funding the public: schools at a level that Schools is that of a caring school community School Board. supports a quality education for every child, where students come first, where families and Libby's website is www.libbygarvey.org. including state-of-the-art facilities. is the most teachers are supported, and where school fa- important expenditure a local government can cilities are an integral part of the community. make. She believes that every high school A sustainable community must value the graduate must succeed at the college level and pedestrian and provide adequate open space. in a technologicall y-dri Yen, global workforce. Barbara will work to ensure safer street cross- She supports planning that involves all ings, better median refuge spots, and wider stakeholders in decisions about facilities and crosswalks and sidewalks boundaries; fairness and fiscal accountabil- A community defines itself by how we ity on planning capital improvements; and take care of the most vulnerable among us. greater community access to school facilities Barbara will continue to ensure that our most during non-school hours. vulnerable residents, including those with Emma's experience, knowledge and pas- developmental and intellectual disabilities, sion for education will be used to promote have the support they need to lend a full and the [win goals of equity and excellence in our independent life. Barbara's website is school system. Her website is www.barbarafavola.org. www.emmaforschoolboard.org, ACDC Voice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=:::::; Prs..tSld Arlington County Democratic Committee u.s. Postage PAID P.O. Box 7132 ",,""elm PEI<:vnr NO . .\5:' Arlington, VA 22207

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