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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address2 | Suite 225 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Dana Brooks |
Date | 4/21/2025 2:47:59 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. APHIS facility inspections and approvals with regard to foreign market access, general market access and export issues, including export certificates for animal products.
2. General efforts to prevent diseases, like African Swine Fever (ASF) from entering the U.S.
3. General tariff and trade disrupting issues affecting pet food manufacturers. Specifically supports suspending, reducing, or eliminating tariffs which hinder food and agriculture exports.
4. Supports addressing and finding solutions to the ongoing challenges impacting our nation's food and agricultural supply chains, specifically as it relates to the pet food industry.
5. Supports uninterrupted trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada to provide access to the goods they need, including pet food.
6. General efforts for China market access and export registrations to China. Supports Economic Trade Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People's Republic of China.
7. Supports U.S. agricultural export promotion and long-term market development. Specifically, H.R. 1086: Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025; which would expand and extend the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program through FY2029.
8. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets.
9. Supports Luke Lindberg's nomination to be the next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture.
10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
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Betsy |
Flores |
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Dir, Research and Promotion Programs, USDA AMS; Dep Dir, Ag Affairs, USTR; Dep Chief of Staff, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products.
2. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food.
3. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF).
4. Supportive of H.R. 1086: Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025; which would expand and extend the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program through FY2029.
5. Supports Luke Lindberg's nomination to be the next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture.
6. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
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Betsy |
Flores |
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Dir, Research and Promotion Programs, USDA AMS; Dep Dir, Ag Affairs, USTR; Dep Chief of Staff, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
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Dana |
Brooks |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Marion Berry and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. Supports $1.877 billion in total funding for USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for Fiscal Year 2026.
2. Supports no less than $500 million in funding for USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program for Fiscal Year 2026.
3. Supports an investment of $10 million for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) in Fiscal Year 2026.
4. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
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Betsy |
Flores |
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Dir, Research and Promotion Programs, USDA AMS; Dep Dir, Ag Affairs, USTR; Dep Chief of Staff, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus.
2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products.
3. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food.
4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations.
5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.
6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. Also supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs.
7. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account.
8. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances.
9. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
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Betsy |
Flores |
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Dir, Research and Promotion Programs, USDA AMS; Dep Dir, Ag Affairs, USTR; Dep Chief of Staff, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
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Dana |
Brooks |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Marion Berry and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. General interest in transportation issues related to pet food manufacturing and other agriculture stakeholders, including efforts to alleviate any export shipping challenges.
2. Supports efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food.
3. Support Congress' efforts to protect consumer vehicle choice by using the Congressional Review Act to disapprove these unachievable California vehicle rules, including those that would ban the internal combustion engine.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. General interest in trucking/shipping issues or other supply chain challenges that continue to affect pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders.
2. Supports general efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. General concerns about global food insecurity.
2. Supportive of Congress and the Trump Administration ensuring that suitable supplies of the critical fats and oils remain available for human and petfood consumption, outside of the biofuels industry.
3. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products.
4. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), President of the U.S., Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
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Betsy |
Flores |
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Dir, Research and Promotion Programs, USDA AMS; Dep Dir, Ag Affairs, USTR; Dep Chief of Staff, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
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Dana |
Brooks |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Marion Berry and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. Opposed to mandating or encouraging the use of food or feedstock, including animal- and plant-based fats and oils that are historically used in human and pet food, as a significant source of renewable fuels.
2. Opposed to government mandates and tax credits promoting the expansion of renewable diesel.
3. Supports the EPA pausing increases in the Advanced Biofuels for 2026 and beyond. Any increases in the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) for Advanced Biofuels should be limited until such time as the EPA and USDA are able to guarantee that feedstock supplies of both plant oils and animal fats are sufficient to fulfill both food and fuel needs without causing unnecessary supply limitations and price increases.
4. Supportive of Congress and the Trump Administration ensuring that suitable supplies of the critical fats and oils remain available for human and petfood consumption, outside of the biofuels industry.
5. Supports analyzing the impact of the use of renewable fuels on the price and supply of agricultural commodities and on food prices in the United States.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), President of the U.S.
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. Interest in general tariff issues affecting pet food manufacturers. Specifically supports suspending, reducing, or eliminating tariffs which hinder food and agriculture exports.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
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Betsy |
Flores |
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Dir, Research and Promotion Programs, USDA AMS; Dep Dir, Ag Affairs, USTR; Dep Chief of Staff, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. General interest in shipping issues or other supply chain challenges affecting pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders.
2. Support efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food.
3. Urge the Office of the US Trade Representative to refrain from imposing its proposed actions in response to the Section 301 investigation of China's targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. Support efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Atalie |
Ebersole |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account.
2. Supportive of H.R. 2398: Rural Veterinary Workforce Act; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs.
3. Opposed to government mandates and tax credits promoting the expansion of renewable diesel.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Atalie |
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Executive Assistant, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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