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BILL SUMMARY For SB21-197
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date Apr 28, 2021
Location SCR 352
SB21-197 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:18:19 PM |
Senator Rodriguez introduced Senate Bill 21-197, concerning choice of physician for workers' compensation cases.
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02:20:13 PM |
Ms. Edie Sonn, representing Pinnacol Assurance, testified to amend the bill.
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02:21:25 PM |
Mr. Doug Kotarek,
representing the Colorado Self Insurers Association, testified in opposition
to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
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02:28:42 PM |
Senator Rodriguez responded to questions from the committee.
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02:29:02 PM |
Ms. Sonn responded to questions from the committee.
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02:29:35 PM |
Mr. Alan Hutchins,
representing the Colorado Self Insurers Association, testified in opposition
to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
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02:32:12 PM |
Mr. Royce Mueller,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:38:36 PM |
Mr. Dennis Dougherty, representing the AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.
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02:42:05 PM |
Mr. Mueller responded to questions from the committee.
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02:42:25 PM |
Dr. Sander Orent, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:47:53 PM |
Ms. Elizabeth Vigil-Jaen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:52:08 PM |
Ms. Haley Kroll, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:54:47 PM |
Ms. Susanne Ventzke, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:57:41 PM |
Dr. Orent responded to questions from the committee.
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03:00:10 PM |
Captain Charles CJ Nauert, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:05:46 PM |
Mr. Mike Sturtavent, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:08:22 PM |
Mr. Gene McCaffrey, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:12:28 PM |
Mr. Phil Hayes, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:15:02 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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03:16:51 PM |
The committee came
back to order.
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03:30:21 PM |
Ms. Charlene Willem , representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:32:53 PM |
Mr. Matthew Rinella, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:37:07 PM |
Ms. Vickie Stubbs,
representing Peak Form Medical Clinic, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:38:59 PM |
Mr. Bill Gaus, representing
Concentra, testified in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions
from the committee.
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03:41:31 PM |
Ms. Meghan Dollar,
representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to
the bill.
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03:47:58 PM |
Ms. Loren Furman,
representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition
to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
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03:49:46 PM |
Committee discussion ensued.
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03:58:54 PM |
Ms. Dollar responded to questions from the committee.
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04:00:39 PM |
Mr. David Miller,
representing the Colorado Self Insurers Association and the City of Colorado
Springs, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:03:33 PM |
Ms. Danielle Curtiss, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:06:13 PM |
Mr. Michael Haller, representing the Gallegos Corporation, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:09:09 PM |
Mr. Paul Feld, representing
the Colorado Self Insurers Association, testified in opposition to the
bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
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04:12:02 PM |
Ms Sonja Guenther, representing the Workers Compensation Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:21:27 PM |
Ms. Lauren Masias, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:23:36 PM |
Ms. Dianne Criswell, representing the Special District Association of Colorado, testified to amend the bill.
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04:28:46 PM |
Ms. Paula Lowder, representing the Colorado Special Districts Property & Liability Pool, testified to amend the bill.
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04:29:00 PM |
Kris Owen, Colorado Self Insured Association, testified against the bill. Committee questions followed.
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04:36:07 PM |
Dr. Castrejon, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:44:49 PM |
Mr. Tony Gagliardi,
representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified
in opposition to the bill. Harvey Flewelling, representing Pinnacol
Assurance, responded to committee questions.
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04:57:05 PM |
Ms. Amy Brewer, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions
from the committee.
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05:03:19 PM |
Mr. Peter DellaVecchia,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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05:03:48 PM |
Mr. Jason Wardrip, representing the Colorado Building Trades Council, testified in support of the bill.
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05:08:20 PM |
Ms. Laura Kerr, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.
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05:11:17 PM |
Mr. Mark Elliot,
representing the Workers Compendation Education Association, testified
in support of the bill.
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05:11:18 PM |
Additional written testimony may be found in Attachment C.
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05:14:35 PM |
Senator Rodriguez
distributed and explained Amendment L.002 (Attachment D). He responded
to questions from the committee.
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05:19:11 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Priola |
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Woodward |
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Danielson |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:19:18 PM |
Senator Rodriguez
distributed and offered Amendments L.003, L.004, L.005, and L.007 (Attachments
E through H).
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05:20:00 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Priola |
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Woodward |
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Danielson |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:20:30 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Priola |
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Woodward |
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Danielson |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:21:21 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Priola |
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Woodward |
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Danielson |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:22:24 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Priola |
No |
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Woodward |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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05:22:31 PM |
Senator Liston distributed
and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment I).
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05:24:44 PM |
The bill sponsor
discussed the proposed amendment.
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05:26:10 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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Liston |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
No |
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Kolker |
No |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Danielson |
No |
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Rodriguez |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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05:26:18 PM |
Senator Priola distributed
and explained Amendment L.006 (Attachment J).
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05:28:21 PM |
The bill sponsor
discussed the amendment.
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05:29:52 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
No |
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Kolker |
No |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Danielson |
No |
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Rodriguez |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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05:30:20 PM |
Senator Priola distributed
and explained Amendment L.009 (Attachment K).
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05:30:50 PM |
The committee discussed the amendment.
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05:32:25 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
No |
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Kolker |
No |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Danielson |
No |
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Rodriguez |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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05:32:32 PM |
Senator Rodriguez made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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05:35:49 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-197, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Priola |
No |
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Woodward |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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