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A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner. The investigative report concludes that a family grudge wasn't the sole reason for firing Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan but says it likely was a contributing factor.

The Republican vice presidential nominee has been accused of firing a commissioner to settle a family dispute. Palin supporters have called the investigation politically motivated.

Monegan says he was dismissed as retribution for resisting pressure to fire a state trooper involved in a bitter divorce with the governor's sister. Palin says Monegan was fired as part of a legitimate budget dispute.
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119 comments // US: panel finds Palin abused power

  • klane83
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      klane83  
    • So, my question is, shes found guilty what happens now? will she be slapped on the wrist? Fined? will anything actually happen. or will she be allowed to serve as vice and possibly president of this country? saying that americans actually vote them into office, or they steal it like the past 2 elections. what happens to her? or the man she fired for that matter. did he loose his 401k or any other benefit because he actually did his job? will he be reinstated in his position?
      why was her husband allowed to deny the subpoena?
      Would i be allowed to do the same?

    • 3 years ago
  • djohnson2052
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      djohnson2052  
    • I just find it funny that people actually think Obama has substance. He is full of empty promises and political BS just like McCain.

      You know I was actually called a racist a few days ago for having a McCain bumper sticker on my car. Yeah I was called a racist by some black guy for simply having a McCain bumper sticker on my car and this guy was a total stranger to me.

      I have looked at Obama's voting record what little record there is anyway but I promise you there are millions of black voters out there simply voting based on skin color now you tell me who is racist.

      I dare anyone to go out look at Obama's record and show me one thing he has done to better our country. Dont get me wrong I am not a big McCain supporter but he has been doing this for along time and yes some of it was BS but he actually has a record where Obama does not. Obama is friends with terrorist and a very racist preacher his ties with these people makes me wonder what else we dont know about him.

    • 3 years ago
  • Reverend_Papa_Bear
  • Reverend_Papa_Bear
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      Reverend_Papa_Bear  
    • Allen why don't you and your little troll friend clamity go and see if you can kill a moose for Sarah Palin!

      The Economy is going down the toilet and you are NOT going to win, so why not take up a talent like weaving?

      It will make the web of 'lies' you perpetuate seem more INTERESTING!

      Now go back to Free Republic and hide under your bridge. OK?

    • 3 years ago
  • Reverend_Papa_Bear
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      Reverend_Papa_Bear  
    • Palin has been spreading 'hatred' towards Senator Barack Obama! McCains crowds have become 'bloodthirsty' hordes because of her actions!

      Sarah Palin needs to put her husband on a leash so he won't stalk other family members, make calls from the Govenor's mansion, and she needs to quit firing people who do not see things her way.

    • 3 years ago
  • QCBUCKI
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      QCBUCKI  
    • Let's see........what have the GOP twins been saying??
      "Who really is Barack Obama?" Then the false rhetoric that has incited anger and hatred in their rallies while they stand by.......NOW, who really is Sarah Palin??
      You see they may cast unproven aspersions on Obama that they have designed themselves[with lobbyists help] but the Alaskan law makers have PROOF Palin violated Ethics of her office. Her response, "not true". Yeah. How does it feel, you hypocrite!!!!!

    • 3 years ago
  • paix120
  • ProfMTH
  • Plarom
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      Plarom  
    • I'm sure that McCain and the GOP can find a way to distract the American people from this obvious smudge on Palin's already shaky reputation.

    • 3 years ago
  • LindseyIndigo
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      LindseyIndigo  
    • Ding dong, the witch is dead! Well, that's what I'd hope. Ok, not actual death, but political death at least. Maybe a gentle maiming by a moose.

    • 3 years ago
  • curiositykills68
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      curiositykills68  
    • I think the only reason palin was even elected to be mcains v.p was to get more votes towards women. This just prooves that she'll be just as kniving as dick chaney just less creepy.

    • 3 years ago
  • NickLip
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      NickLip  
    • how could this be blamed by "liberals" she obviously abused her power, there are pictures of her preggy knocked up daughter on the web drinking underage while Palin preaches about family values and anti abortion. this woman is dangerous. how stupid do republicans think Americans are by placing a dull headed soccer mom on the national stage and call it change in the disguise of maverick. c'mon she cannot see an inch of the white house besides watching Barack Obama be sworn in.

    • 3 years ago
  • dragon1984
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      dragon1984  
    • Maybe we should tell everyone who supports them, but that probably wouldn't do anything 'cause they are so blinded by the lies. Go Obama!! Go Biden (even though I think he's a bit slow, he's hilarious)!!

    • 3 years ago
  • TRULLYCONCERNED
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • People who **USE** the name of God in a conversation about **Abuse of Power** should be ASHAMED!

      God should not be **USED**!

      God is not a **Political Tool**!

      Not for the right or the left! Its just WRONG! So, stop it!

    • 3 years ago
  • Ragan
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      Ragan  
    • Isnt it wierd? Sara Palin and Hilary Clinton from different parties and both Abusive and corrupted politicians who would stoop to any means to achieve their own goals. We need this kind of leadership like we need another dictator Bush.

    • 3 years ago
  • lizardwitch
  • clamity65
  • clamity65
  • clamity65
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      clamity65  
    • If you think you can get us not to vote for Mclain and Palin you can't change my mind.I will try my best not to be around people who kills babies,and doen't believe in God.God is everything.
      clamity

    • 3 years ago
  • lizardwitch
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      lizardwitch  
    • like the entire campaigns so far..alot of spin will be put out on her guilt. What is truth though, is that McCheeks/Palin have been stirring up rallies w/hate all week long(or longer) and now, finally, he is trying to tone it down. More seeds of hate planted, how desperate the man is..

    • 3 years ago
  • Tdp6
  • Reverend_Papa_Bear
  • mischabarrett
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      mischabarrett  
    • This can't fail to have repercussions on the electorate - although not as big an impact as it would if the economy wasn't in freefall. Very interesting!

    • 3 years ago
  • mikem0487
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      mikem0487  
    • I feel bad for us right now. I been trying think of ways to describe it to people to put it in simple terms but we should all know why. We Are Better Than THIS!!!!

    • 3 years ago
  • emmahill
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      emmahill  
    • I'm sorry - but what were the Republicans thinking. I'm shocked they "got in bed with" such a liability.

      Do they really think she brings more to the party than she takes away?

    • 3 years ago
  • GBrito
  • salsamojo
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      salsamojo  
    • Lets be real honest here. We have had so much of this from the current administration and republican party that I am afraid this kind of behavior is becoming ingrained in those of this stripe or at least that is the perception and that is worrying from a group that claims 'country first'. Republicanism is becoming associated with mean spirited vindictiveness as a character trait more than patriotism.... More worrying and something we should all be thinking about...

    • 3 years ago
  • allenhigby
  • clamity65
  • Reverend_Papa_Bear
  • allenhigby
  • oblivious
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • allenhigby:

      J_Jammer, allenhigby doesnt discriminate, he attacks Republicans too. Hes one of those cannibals I have often talked about. They eat their own. Allenhigby is a troll who has come here to instigate, he hasnt been here long enough to know you have been here speaking for the Right. Allenhigby is one of the hacks, Republicans should be ashamed of. People like Allen give you guys a bad name.

    • 3 years ago
  • krush_productions
  • littlesparrow
  • ohhellsno
  • larkjl86
  • MukNFenTaL
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      MukNFenTaL  
    • The McCain campaign is quickly degenerating into a huge fiasco - angry mobs spewing hate, begging John McCain to further attack Senator Obama. John McCain had better get used to calling 'that one' Mr President

    • 3 years ago
  • allenhigby
  • RonenA
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • allenhigby:

      Allen....you just might have created that account to mock those who like Palin.

      I almost believe that more so than think you're actually meaning what you state. It's a little too far fetched and way too wacky to be a real person.

      But then again there are old women that think being Arab is bad.

    • 3 years ago
  • lifestudentno83
  • DeliaTheArtist
  • karrer
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      karrer  
    • allenhigby:

      How exactly does this work?

      First, you DICTATE what my wife gets to do with her womb, if for example her life were threatened by pregnancy.

      And at the same time it's wrong for me to maintain that whatever two men want to do together in their own home is their business, not the state's.

      Then you say I support a dictatorship?

    • 3 years ago
  • clamity65
  • Reverend_Papa_Bear
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      Reverend_Papa_Bear  
    • allenhigby:

      Allen if you consider us all liars then why come here at all?

      Because you like punishment? If so that is a fetish.

      By the way Allen, I am a Neo-populist Libertarian with many conservative social views. I just do NOT like people like you showing Neocon hatred towards Liberals because you listen to drug taking idiots on the radio all day long!

    • 3 years ago
  • RonenA
  • J_Jammer
  • isnamthere
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • RonenA:

      Obama/Biden is in no way in the bag! Mainstream media controls the spin. All they have to do is start spinning articles against Obama, then spin the poll data and justify a McCain/Palin victory.

      Our voting process has not been fixed. It is still hackable. The only way to guarantee a victory for Obama/Biden is a landslide! They cant steel a landslide! The same individuals who gave us George W. can give us McCain, whether we agree or not. They control the spin, they can spin the polls any way they choose!

    • 3 years ago
  • LILMAMAINGA
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      LILMAMAINGA  
    • REPUBLICAN NOSES ARE TURNING BROWNER AND GROWING LONGER EVERY DAY!!!! Flirting and Lipstick won't cover up this mess! Did she lose her comb or is she not entitled to those $1000 haircuts yet? They should take their final bows and take a hike! Someone asked the other day why MCCAIN didn't have a neck on the debate. It's because his egotistical head takes up all the space as it continues to swell!

    • 3 years ago
  • mcristina
  • J_Jammer
  • krag2112
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • The investigative report concludes that a family grudge wasn't the sole reason for firing Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan but says it likely was a contributing factor.

      ---

      What? Really? If you're going to say she's guilty at least have a better reason than OMG it was part of the motivation. How much part? 2%....99%?

      I was thinking I'd read the article and it would be apparent that she was wrong for doing what she did because the evidence would be so apparent..but apparently it wasn't because it was only PART of the reason he was snuffed.

      And of course those who hate would love this and not notice that they couldn't even find them guilty wholly for the wrong but only partly....

      it's a weak accusation still.

    • 3 years ago
  • karrer
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      karrer  
    • J_Jammer:

      Unfortunately J_J,

      REALITY isn't always a black or white issue.

      The Republican worldview that "you're either with us or you're against us" is what led our country to prosecute two ill-fated wars. It's the same mindset that says "ALL financial regulation is inherently bad, so let Wall Street have its way." And its the attitude behind the characterization of Senator Obama as a terrorist. The McCain campaign strategy is stoking the fires of the rabid Right to the degree that McCain himself is getting booed for saying that the next President of the United States is a decent guy.

      Absolutist thinking in politics is a real threat to our democracy.

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • J_Jammer:

      Cocky comment.

      Anyway it was not only one side fault for the war NOR the failing of the financial "greatness" that never was.

      The moment you have an idea that doesn't place blame will be the moment that's your idea.

    • 3 years ago
  • Nephwrack
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      Nephwrack  
    • J_Jammer:

      cocky poster... how much does the mcsame campaign pay you?

      honestly i'm not trying to trash talk, i've just come to the conclusion that there could be no other reason for your unflinching support of such a sinking ship. good luck.

    • 3 years ago
  • jahbini
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      jahbini  
    • J_Jammer:

      Yes, J_Jammer is a bit cocky. But his viewpoints are the Socratic gadfly bites that can lead to a bit of sanity check. When he notes that the accusation is 'weak' he IS raising the voice that 'absolutism in politics' is a bad thing (Cant you guys even learn to say yes???)

      Being a Liberal, with a capitol L, requires that you THINK about the consequences. It requires that your KNOW the context. It requires that you LISTEN to the input.

      J_Jammer is cocky, but he is insightful. The accusation against SP is pretty weak. If you have a knee-jerk reaction to his comments, I suggest that you might look into your own motivations.

      Are you merely following the charisma of the Liberal voice, or are you capable of leading your own life in a Liberal and compassionate manner?

    • 3 years ago
  • karrer
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      karrer  
    • J_Jammer:

      I'd have to disagree with the description "insightful."

      Questions, cliches and platitudes make for a lawyer's strategy. They cast doubt and explain nothing. Saying little, you risk almost nothing.

      That said, it'll probably get you through your undergrad work.

    • 3 years ago
  • jahbini
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • J_Jammer:

      jahbini, I agree with you about J_Jammer. Sometimes I joust with him, but I do respect much of what he says. J_Jammer has been posting at current for quite a while, hes not just here trolling. He participates in the conversation. He adds balance to many conversations.

    • 3 years ago
  • darkhorsejim
  • eldamon
  • privateibber
  • privateibber
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      privateibber  
    • Bimbogate. Next to Charles Keating this is baby stuff and you hardly even hear of it. They said on the news that it's not really going to be prosecuted. As if she had been "out of line" but not so horrible for your average far away up in the Yukon state with six months of darkness. It's pretty average. I don't mean to be flippant but it just gave her more airtime to be seen in the skirt and heels. It's so damn insulting.

      There she is out there with the Bull Connors kinda sheriff in Florida...seething with hate. If you just listen to the audio it's sounds like a torch holding mob heading for the Frankenstein house .

    • 3 years ago
  • Argon18
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      Argon18  
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    • I guess that story they tried to put out was more of an attepmt at wish fulfullment then?

      Palin Pre-Empts State Report, Clears Self in Probe
      McCain-Palin campaign pre-empts state ethics report, clears governor of wrongdoing

      "It is tragic that a false story hatched by a blogger after drinks with Trooper Wooten led the legislature to allocate over $100,000 of public money to be spent in what has become a politically driven investigation," the 21-page report concludes.

      Although the report describes Wooten as a separate issue, the McCain campaign goes into great detail about the "rogue" trooper and his "long history of unstable and erratic behavior." The campaign describes allegations of violence, including threatening Palin's family and shooting his stepson with a stun gun.

      The report also includes allegations that Wooten cheated the workers' compensation system. Todd Palin has said he had numerous conversations with government officials about why Wooten was allowed to stay on the job.
      "The Palins make no apologies for wanting to protect their family and wanting to bring attention to the injustice of a violent trooper keeping his badge and abusing the workers' compensation system."

      But Todd Palin said he never pressured anyone, including his wife.

      The McCain campaign says the investigation has become "muddied with innuendo, rumor and partisan politics."

      The last part seems to be correct at least since that story certainly looks like an attempt at muddying the case with innuendo, rumor and partisan politics.

      I doubt that will affect the panel decision though

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
  • jperson
  • rebot
  • numinant
  • HolyCity2012
  • harry3864
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      harry3864  
    • This only proves that she's a "mean" cheerleader. It's like watching "Bring It On", the white girl is a huge bitch but the black girls can dance. F-Palin...she's stoking the flames of hate and deserves whatever political spanking she's going to get

    • 3 years ago
  • krag2112
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      krag2112  
    • Yeah...don't count on it Faze. She'll skate on this and if/when McCain goes down in November...Palin is going to be an automatic Republican front runner for 2012.

      Sad but true.

    • 3 years ago
  • 5thElement
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      5thElement  
    • As far as the republican party goes, they must be on some crack if they think there getting into office. The smart people are taking over this bitch and were not letting it happen. TAKE THAT!

    • 3 years ago
  • FazeB
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      FazeB  
    • I kinda knew what the findings were going to be, I'm more interested in whether justice will be served. I kinda know the answer to this too.....

    • 3 years ago
  • Vierotchka
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      Vierotchka  
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    • I felt this might be the outcome after reading this site about Todd Palin's deposition. That Palin family is bad news all around. (click on the link above)

    • 3 years ago
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • Vierotchka:

      Would Todd Palin replace Karl Rove in the White House?

      Just say NO!

      Could we trust them with the choice for our next Supreme Court Justice?

      Just say NO!

      TO IMPORTANT TO IGNORE! FACTS MATTER! THE TRUTH MATTERS!

      SARAH PALIN TALKED CASUALLY ABOUT POSSIBLE WAR WITH RUSSIA WITH CHARLIE GIBSON. SHE TALKED CASUALLY ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF WORLD WAR III.

      Just say NO!

    • 3 years ago
  • Bwittany
  • MukNFenTaL
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      MukNFenTaL  
    • People are wise to the McCain camps smoke and mirror gimmicks. They can thank their leader G.W. Bush for teaching us all a valuable lesson

    • 3 years ago
  • khromadjo
  • Prijedor
  • metalcookiesxy70
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      metalcookiesxy70  
    • She plays the blame game, and talks trash, but doesn't back it up, she may have some good points, but the negatives are far too high, she won't accapt her faults or at least apologize, but she has gone too far....( she is just about in the category with Bush, trying not to get the top), although, i've already heard enough of this, so it does not matter any more.

    • 3 years ago
  • Grooverider
  • HolyCity2012
  • HolyCity2012
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • HolyCity2012:

      Nope, it wont last till Monday. Cable news is already spinning it as, nothing to see here, move along. Its part of the "Friday News Dump". By Monday it will have been judged in the "Court of Public Opinion" and Americans will just move along!

    • 3 years ago
  • NeoDotCom
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      NeoDotCom  
    • What I have learned from Current is something I want to share with you all

      This doesn't matter

      Those who already support her will spin this and change the subject to Obama

      Those who are against her will use this as an Aha moment and use it to prove their point.

      Listen to how we spin ourselves. The puppet masters no longer need to pull our strings. We pull them for ourselves. When are we gonna step back and think?

      I guarantee you beneath my comment people will do exactly as I just said. When are we gonna be more than sheep being led to the slaughter?

      Obama/McCain whatever

      After this is over we'll still have the thought processes and reflexes that allow us to get played like pianos. When are we going to make them work?

    • 3 years ago
  • ChristmasAsen
  • Betico
  • WhiteNoise
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      WhiteNoise  
    • "In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happened, you can bet it was planned that way." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

      She's out, Lieberman to the rescue ;)

    • 3 years ago
  • oblivious
  • krag2112
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      krag2112  
    • Funny that the response to the "maverick reformer" being caught unlawfully abusing power would be, "Hey...everybody does it".

      I guess all that talk about reform, transparency and ethics was just lip service.

      Typical.

    • 3 years ago
  • mischabarrett
  • ChristmasAsen
  • regjoeschmo
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      regjoeschmo  
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    • heres another article on it........definately put into question the accusations of the man tasering the child. Amazingly many accusations of DV come about during divorce cases.......

    • 3 years ago
  • rwylie
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      rwylie  
    • Those people who say that the timing is a Democrat ploy are really highlighting their own stupidity. This is an independent investigation, and besides, if it was Barack Obama in her place, CAN YOU IMAGINE what a furore the McCain campaign would make?! It's a sign of their good character that Obama and Biden are taking the high ground an leaving the public to decide.

    • 3 years ago
  • Sons_Of_Liberty
  • rwylie
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      rwylie  
    • Sons_Of_Liberty:

      Taking donations from foreign countries is bad? Since when? US politics is all about money, so you can't criticize someone for making it to help them get their policies into office!

    • 3 years ago
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