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Commission votes to adopt policy priorities and implement directive in SAFER SKIES Act.
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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The Commission published additional proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1...
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The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.
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The Commission announces appointment of individuals to new Research and Data Practices Advisory Group.
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The Commission announces appointment of sentence impacted individuals to new advisory group.
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Commission votes to adopt policy priorities.
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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The Commission announces formation of two new advisory groups.
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Commission releases new report on overdoses in federal drug trafficking crimes.
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The Commission published another round of proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May...
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The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
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Embracing the public’s ideas to improve sentencing, Commission unanimously adopts policy priorities.
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Commission releases interactive resources providing an overview of certain Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) programs.
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Commission releases new report on methamphetamine trafficking.
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024.
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Commission releases updated analysis of Demographic Differences in Federal Sentencing.
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Commission appoints Alan C. Dorhoffer as Director of Education and Sentencing Practice.
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Commissioners voted at a public meeting to allow delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821 relating to criminal...
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Equipped with a quorum for the first time since 2018, the bipartisan Commission voted today to promulgate amendments to...
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March 2023
A list of remarks, speeches, testimony, letters, and congressional submissions.
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The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
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The Commission finalized policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
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The Commission released an analysis relating to the President's pardon of certain marijuana simple possession offenders.
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The Commission proposed policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
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The Commission regains a quorum for the first time in three years, enabling it to amend federal sentencing guidelines...
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Honorable Charles R. Breyer, Acting Chair acknowledges nominations of individuals to serve on the Commission.
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Honorable Charles R. Breyer, Acting Chair issues statement on new Compassionate Release Report.
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Honorable Charles R. Breyer, Acting Chair acknowledges statement of Supreme Court Justices.
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Commission adds Jen Burita as Legislative Affairs Director.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission appoints James T. Strawley as Deputy Staff Director.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, holds final public meeting of the...
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Commissioner Breyer selected as the recipient of the Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award, the nation’s highest...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018-2019 policy priorities. Press Release Unofficial Text of Final Priorities
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U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018 amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases to fentanyl penalties...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes package of synthetic drugs amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2017-2018 policy priorities, proposes "holdover" amendments.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission releases new publication, 2017 Overview of Mandatory Minimum Penalties in the Federal...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission announces Circuit Judge William H. Pryor, Jr. will serve as Acting Chair of the Commission.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission holds last public meeting of the current commission, proposes 2017 amendments to the federal...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2016-2017 policy priorities.
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Commission issues Report to the Congress: Career Offender Enhancements. Report analyzes career offenders’ prior criminal...
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the immigration...
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- In the News: New York Law Journal publishes editorial by Chief Judge Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing...
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- The Commission issues the first report on the results of its multi-year study on the recidivism of federal offenders...
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Commissioners voted at a public meeting to promulgate an amendment to the guideline definition of a "crime of violence."...
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- Commission appoints Raquel K. Wilson as Director of the Office of Education and Sentencing Practice.
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- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission praises the House Judiciary Committee's action to...
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- In the News: National Review Online publishes editorial by Circuit Judge William H. Pryor, Jr. entitled, “Why We Were...
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- Commission adds Christine M. Leonard as Legislative and Public Affairs Director.
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- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission praises the Senate Judiciary Committee's action to...
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Commission proposes changes to existing guideline definitions of a "crime of violence," finalizes other priorities for...
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– Five years after its enactment, the Commission submitted to Congress its report assessing the impact of the Fair...
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– Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the economic...
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- Commission announces formation of Tribal Issues Advisory Group.
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- Commissioners voted at a public meeting to publish proposed guideline amendments. Commission seeks comment on...
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- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, comments on amendment reducing the drug guidelines...
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission releases video to aid federal crime victims. The video release commemorates the tenth...
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously approved its list of 2014-2015 priorities, including consideration of federal...
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously votes to allow delayed retroactive reduction in drug trafficking sentences.
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The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor from Chair Saris regarding Mortimer Zuckerman’s op-ed “Harsh...
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- Commission votes to reduce drug trafficking sentences.
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– Chair Saris praises the Senate Judiciary Committee's action to report sentencing reform legislation to the full Senate...
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– The Commission votes to publish to the Federal Register proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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– Commission names Kathleen Cooper Grilli new General Counsel.
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– The Commission submits a statement for the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled âReevaluating the Effectiveness...
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– The Commission adopts is policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle.
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– News Advisory: Comment of Judge Patti B. Saris on the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Peugh.
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– Senate confirms three Sentencing Commissioners; Rachel E. Barkow; Judge Charles R. Breyer; and Judge William H. Pryor...
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– The Commission names Kenneth P. Cohen Staff Director, Adds Noah D. Bookbinder as Legislative and Public Affairs...
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– The Commission adopted amendments enhancing sentences for theft of medical products and trade secrets, for trafficking...
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– The Commission submitted to Congress its report examining penalties for child pornography offenses and recommendations...
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– The Commission submitted to Congress its report assessing the continuing impact of United States v. Booker on the...
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- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.
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- Commission submits comprehensive report on mandatory minimum penalties to Congress.
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- Commission unanimously votes to apply proposed permanent amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010...
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- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2010-2011 amendment cycle.
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- On December 22, 2010, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Judge Patti B. Saris of the District of...
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- Commission promulgates emergency, temporary amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
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- Commission announces hearing on statutory mandatory minimum penalties and the federal sentencing system.
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- Commission votes to send to Congress guideline amendments providing more alternatives to incarceration, increasing...
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- Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve as Vice Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission.
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Alternatives to Incarceration, Specific Offender Characteristics Relevant...
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- Sentencing Commission Appoints New Victims Advisory Group Chair and Members.
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- United States Sentencing Commission to Hold Regional Public Hearing at University of Texas at Austin.
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- Chief Judge William K. Sessions III Confirmed as Chair of United States Sentencing Commission.
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- United States Sentencing Commission to Hold Public Hearing at Stanford Law School.
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- United States Sentencing Commission to Hold Public Hearing in Atlanta.
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- Sentencing Commission Ratifies Charter for Practitioners Advisory Group.
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- United States Sentencing Commission to Conduct Regional Public Hearings on Federal Sentencing Policy.
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- Symposium on Alternatives to Incarceration to be held July 14–15.
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- The United States Sentencing Commission announces the formation of its standing “Victims Advisory Group”.
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- Commission Votes Unanimously to Apply Amendment Retroactively for Crack Cocaine Offenses; Effective Date for...
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- United States Sentencing Commission votes to amend guidelines for Terrorism, Sex Offenses, Intellectual Property...
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- Senate Confirms Two Sentencing Commissioners: Ms. Beryl A. Howell Reconfirmed and Ms. Dabney Langhorne Friedrich...
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- News Advisory: Public Hearing on Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy.
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- United States Sentencing Commission To Hold Public Hearing Tuesday On Cocaine and Sentencing Policy.
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission votes to promulgate emergency guideline amendment regarding intellectual property crimes.
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes To Amend Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, and Steroids.
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...
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- United States Sentencing Commission Names Judith Sheon as Staff Director.
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- Emergency Guideline Amendments on Obstruction of Justice and Intellectual Property Crimes Take Effect; Aggravated...
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- Sentencing Commission Addresses Congressional Concerns On Antitrust and Identity Theft Offenses.
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission Chair Comments on High Court Ruling.
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- Sentencing Commission Issues 15 Year Study on Federal Sentencing.
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- Commission Tightens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs.
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs; Agency Also Announces...
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- Sentencing Commission Targets Corrupt Public Officials; Agency Also Takes Aim at Portable Rockets and Missiles —...
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- United States Sentencing Commission Chair Diana E. Murphy Resigns; Transfer of Duties Expected to Go Smoothly.
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- Minnesota Attorney B. Todd Jones Singled out for Mention in Chief Justice's Report.
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- Panel on the Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations Issues Final Report.
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- Sentencing Commission Acts to Reduce Number of Sentences Below the Guidelines.
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for White Collar Fraudsters; Agency Also Boosts Penalties for Cybercrime and...
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for Terrorism, Oxycodone Trafficking, and Campaign Finance Offenses; Agency...
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- Sentencing Commission Stiffens Penalties for White Collar Criminals.
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- Sentencing Commission Reports on Cocaine Sentencing Policy.
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- Sentencing Commission Convenes Native American Ad Hoc Advisory Group.
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- Sentencing Commission increases Penalties for Crimes Against Cultural Heritage.
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- Change In Federal Cocaine Sentencing Policy Recommended Findings To Be Submitted To Congress.
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- Sentencing Commission Convenes Organizational Guidelines Ad Hoc Advisory Group.
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- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Use of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapon.
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- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...
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- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Counterfeiting and Amphetamine Offenses; Agency Also Implements...
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission Names Charles R. Tetzlaff as General Counsel.
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties Against Internet Pirates and Sexual Predators Targeting Children.
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- Judge Murphy Named to Chair United States Sentencing Commission – Seven New Commissioners Confirmed.
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- Telemarketing Fraud and Economic Crime Package.
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- Methamphetamine Penalties.
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- Flunitrazepam – “Date Rape” Drug.
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- Child Sex Offense Penalties.
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- Public Hearing – Amendments.
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- Child Sex Offenses – Public Comment.
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