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Thank you
@PattyMurray
for your leadership in securing increased funding for Alzheimer’s and related dementia research in the FY2019 funding bill! We are grateful for your partnership in the fight to
#EndAlzheimers
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RT to join us in thanking
@NancyPelosi
for making Alzheimer’s research a priority in the FY19 Labor-HHS spending package, securing an incredible $425M in additional funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
!
#ENDALZ
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Thank you
@rosadelauro
for continuing your commitment to Alzheimer's and dementia research funding at the
@NIH
. Together, we can
#ENDALZ
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Thank you
@AmyKlobuchar
for sharing your family’s story and experience. We’re proud to work with you to
#ENDALZ
.
Fighting Alzheimer’s is fighting for every family who has had a loved one diagnosed with this disease. I’m honored to have received the AIM Humanitarian of the Year award from
@alzassociation
.
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BREAKING: What a great way to round out the
@SenateAging
committee hearing on Alzheimer’s - Chairman
@SenatorCollins
just announced - due to no small effort on the part of our advocates - the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
has reached 40 cosponsors in the Senate!
#ENDALZ
#alzforum
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Thank you
@SenatorCollins
for your unwavering commitment to the fight to
#ENDALZ
and your steadfast leadership in sponsoring the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
. We are so grateful for your partnership!
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Excited that
@BetoORourke
unveiled a plan on Monday to dramatically increase research funding for Alzheimer’s and make this investment a national priority. We call on all candidates to share their plan to address the Alzheimer’s crisis.
#Road2ENDALZ
.
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Thank you
@TomColeOK04
for continuing your commitment to Alzheimer's and dementia research funding at the
@NIH
. Together, we can
#ENDALZ
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Excited to have Alzheimer’s Champion
@RepMaxineWaters
with us at
#AAIC19
today to hear about some of the exciting research advancements. Thank you, Congresswoman for your steadfast leadership to
#ENDALZ
!
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RT to join us in thanking
@PattyMurray
for making Alzheimer’s research a priority in the FY19 Labor-HHS spending package, securing an incredible $425M in additional funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING NEWS: Senate passes the RAISE
#FamilyCaregiversAct
- a monumental victory for the nation's caregivers!
#ENDALZ
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Thank you
@RepGeneGreen
for your support and leadership in moving the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
#PCHETA
forward for consideration by the full
@HouseCommerce
committee!
#ENDALZ
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RT to join us in thanking
@SenSchumer
for his leadership in securing an additional $425M for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
!
#ENDALZ
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Thank you
@SenSchumer
for your support of the bipartisan Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act! Your commitment to the dementia community will help ensure better outcomes for victims of abuse living with Alzheimer’s.
#ENDALZ
#Justice4AlzAct
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BREAKING NEWS: the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
#PCHETA
will be considered on the House floor on Monday! Stay tuned to
@ALZIMPACT
for further updates
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING NEWS: The FDA has granted lecanemab traditional approval for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s. Lecanemab is the first Alzheimer’s treatment granted this kind of approval that changes the underlying course of the disease.
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Breaking! The RAISE
#FamilyCaregiversAct
just passed in the US House! Thank you advocates who worked to make this happen!
#endalz
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BIG NEWS 🔊: Tonight, the President signed the FY20 Labor-HHS spending package into law, including $350M in additional funding for Alzheimer’s research - bringing annual research funding to $2.8B! - and $10M to implement the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
!
#ENDALZ
💜
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Thank you
@michaelcburgess
for your support and leadership in moving the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
#PCHETA
forward for consideration by the full
@HouseCommerce
committee!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING NEWS: The
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
has passed in the U.S. House and is expected to be signed into law in the coming days! A HUGE thank you to our incredible advocates for raising your voices to ensure this pivotal legislation was passed this Congress!
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RT to join us in thanking
@GOPLeader
for making Alzheimer’s research a priority in the FY19 Labor-HHS spending package, securing an incredible $425M in additional funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
!
#ENDALZ
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We’re a sea of purple in the
@SenateAging
hearing today with our advocates AND Senators decked out in the Alzheimer’s purple.
#alzforum
#ENDALZ
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Thankful for Chairman
@SenatorCollins
and Ranking Member
@SenBobCasey
for bringing us all together today to discuss issues important to the Alzheimer’s community.
#ENDALZ
#alzforum
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#HappyNewYear
! 🎉 We’re starting off 2019 by celebrating the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
being signed into law yesterday! Thank you to our tireless advocates who have carried this vital piece of legislation across the finish line. We look forward to implementation!
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨: You Did It! The Older Americans Act reauthorization, including key elements of our
#YoungerAlzAct
, has been signed into law! Thank you to our advocates for your unwavering commitment to grow support for this critical legislation.
#ENDALZ
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BIG NEWS: Congressional appropriators included our requested $350M increase for Alzheimer's and dementia research at the
@NIH
, & $10M to implement the first year of the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
in the FY20 Labor-HHS funding bill!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING: Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee announces a historic proposed increase of $425M for Alzheimer’s and related dementia research at the
@NIH
! Read more about the critical funding increase here:
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BREAKING NEWS: The Older Americans Act, including key provisions of the
#YoungerAlzAct
, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives! Thank you advocates for your unwavering support in getting over this first hurdle. We look forward to the Senate taking action next!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING: Thanks to the hard work of our advocates, today it was announced Congress will consider a $414M increase for
#Alzheimers
research funding at the
@NIH
as part of the FY2018 funding bill!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING: You Did It! The Senate HELP Committee released draft language of the Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization which contains key elements of the bipartisan
#YoungerAlzAct
!
#EndAlzheimers
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RT to join us in thanking
@TomColeOK04
for making Alzheimer’s research a priority in the FY19 Labor-HHS spending package, securing an incredible $425M in additional funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
!
#ENDALZ
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✅PASSED THE SENATE: Today the Senate took a big step in passing the compromise agreement for the FY20 Labor-HHS funding package, including a critical $350M increase for Alzheimer’s research
@NIH
& $10M to implement the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
! Next stop, the President’s desk!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING NEWS FROM CONGRESS: FY23 budget includes key provisions of the
#ENACTAct
, language that strengthens the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway, increases Alzheimer’s research at
@NIH
by $226 million & includes $33 million for the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
at
@CDCgov
. (1/2)
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"Welcome to the
@alzassociation
...Thank you for all of the advocacy you do on behalf of so many we have lost to the disease." Thank you
@SenWarren
for donning your purple jacket and for recognizing our advocates here at today's
#SenFinance
hearing
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BREAKING: House Education and Labor Committee just passed the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 which includes key elements of the
#YoungerAlzAct
! Looking forward to the full House moving to vote on this critical legislation in the following weeks.
#ENDALZ
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Last week a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators introduced legislation to extend the sale of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for an additional six years. AIM is proud to support this effort once again:
#EndAlzheimers
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We're days away from the
@alzassociation
AIM Advocacy Forum - If you're unable to join us in Washington, add your voice to the cause using our Thunderclap to help us make some noise!
#ENDALZ
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“As advocates, you give voice to millions of people living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and their loved ones. You bring strength and hope to the cause. And, you inspire policymakers to act.” -
@alzassociation
and AIM President & CEO,
@joannepikedrph
#alzforum
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✅ PASSED THE HOUSE!: The Older Americans Act, including key provisions of the
#YoungerAlzAct
, has passed the House of Representatives! Thank you advocates for your unwavering support in getting us to this point. Next stop, the president’s desk!
#ENDALZ
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RT to join us in thanking
@SenateMajLdr
for his leadership in securing an additional $425M for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
!
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee just voted to PASS the Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act! Next up, the House floor! Stay tuned for further developments.
#ENDALZ
#Justice4AlzAct
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BREAKING: Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement to increase Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the NIH by $100 million for FY24. The bill also includes $34 million to fund and continue to implement the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
.
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Volunteer advocates are attending
@SecBecerra
’s
@SenFinance
testimony to ask for his support in reversing
@CMSGov
’s decision to block access to FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments.
#AccessNow
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We’re excited for the
@SenateAging
committee hearing starting in just under an hour! Tune in to
@ALZIMPACT
for updates from the annual Alzheimer’s hearing
#alzforum
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING: The Senate Appropriations Committee proposes an increase of $354M in funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the
@NIH
and provides $15M for implementation of the
#BOLDAlzheimerAct
!
#ENDALZ
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Thank you Senators
@JerryMoran
@SenCapito
@SenatorCollins
@SenMarkey
@RoyBlunt
@senatorcardin
for your comments today in support of increased Alzheimer's research funding & your continuing support of critical legislation such as the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
&
#PCHETA
#ENDALZ
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BREAKING NEWS: The
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
has passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent! Thank you the the more than HALF of Senate members who cosponsored the legislation and all who supported passage.
#ENDALZ
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"I don't understand
@CMSGov
's misguided & outright unprecedented decision to not cover a whole class of Alzheimer’s drugs.” Thank you
@SenatorCollins
for standing up for the 2,000+ people with early Alzheimer’s who transition out of eligibility for current treatments each day.
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Thank you
@SenatorTimScott
for your support of the
#Justice4AlzAct
. Your leadership is pivotal in ensuring our nation's most vulnerable are protected, especially during this challenging time.
#ENDALZ
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RT & make some noise!
Each day without access to FDA-approved drugs, 2,000+ people transition to a more advanced stage of Alzheimer’s where they'll no longer be eligible for treatment. See our advocates in action & tell
@CMSgov
to stop blocking access:
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Alzheimer's is a major public health issue that requires a bold response - watch below as our own
@AlzKeith
, Director of Scientific Programs and Outreach at the
@alzassociation
explains why the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
is critical to our future.
#ENDALZ
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We recognize
@SenAmyKlobuchar
as an AIM Humanitarian of the Year. Thank you for being a champion for all those affected by Alzheimer’s & other dementia by supporting access to treatments & being a lead sponsor on the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act.
#alzforum
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BREAKING: On Monday, the House will vote on the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization which includes key provisions of the
#YoungerAlzAct
. Stay tuned for updates as the House takes action!
#ENDALZ
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Today, we celebrate Public Health Thank You Day. Join us in recognizing the public health professionals across the country for their tireless work to combat urgent public health crises like Alzheimer's!
#PHTYD
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
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Advocates have turned
@SecBecerra
’s hearing with
@SenateApprops
&
@AppropsGOP
purple to ask his support for reversing
@CMSgov
’s decision to block access to FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments.
#AccessNow
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Thank you
@SenatorCollins
for addressing the crucial proposed $2 billion increase in
@NIH
funding for fiscal year 2019 and its role in finding a disease modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s by 2025.
#ENDALZ
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“We’ve seen the great bipartisan interest in the last 3 hours of this committee for advocacy for Alzheimer’s patients and it is just so urgent … and I want you to pass on to
@BrooksLaSureCMS
… I will be calling her very shortly”
@RonWyden
to
@SecBecerra
. We need
#AccessNow
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We’re kicking off
#WomensHistoryMonth
by honoring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Justice O’Connor made history as the first woman on the Supreme Court and as an advocate and caregiver to her husband John, who lived with Alzheimer's for nearly two decades.
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Our advocates are turning
@HouseCommerce
&
@EnergyCommerce
’s health care hearing with
@BrooksLaSureCMS
purple to show their support for
#AccessNow
to FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drugs!
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As the 2020 presidential primaries continue to heat up, Alzheimer's advocates across the nation continue to ask candidates about their plan to address the Alzheimer's crisis. Check out
@PeteButtigieg
's plan to find the first Alzheimer's survivor.
#Road2ENDALZ
Definitely worth a listen!
@PeteButtigieg
says the first
#Alzheimers
survivor is living among us, proposes increased
#research
funding to
#ENDALZ
, supports access to
#longtermcare
.
#Hope
#road2endalz
#FITN
#TeamPete
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BREAKING: The
#YoungerAlzAct
has reached an important milestone — over 200 members of the House of Representatives have signed on in support of this critical bipartisan legislation! Thank you, advocates!! Help us continue the momentum:
#ENDALZ
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Lead the charge in calling on Congress to support the
#YoungerAlzAct
! This bill would amend the Older Americans Act (OAA) to make those living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s under age 60 eligible to access important services under the OAA. Take action:
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2019 was an incredible year for Alzheimer's policy! We secured an additional $350M in Alzheimer's research
@NIH
, $10M to implement the
#BOLDAlzhiemersAct
& made important advancements on the
#YoungerAlzAct
&
#HOPE4AlzAct
. Here's to more great advocacy work in 2020!
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We are proud to present
@SenStabenow
with the
@alzassociation
Lifetime Leadership Award. Thank you, Senator Stabenow, for being such a powerful champion for the Alzheimer’s and dementia community on Capitol Hill.
#alzforum
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“Mr. President, you need to help me!” Tony Gonzales
@alzassociation
national board member speaking at the Rally for Access. “I’m asking for a little more time.”
#alzforum
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After an incredible showing of support for the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
during debate on the House floor, a recorded vote for this bipartisan legislation will happen at 6:30PM EST this evening. Tune in here:
#ENDALZ
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Dr. Fauci addresses the NAPA Council to discuss the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine to people - including those living with dementia - in extended care settings.
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BREAKING:
@alzassociation
Ambassador & caregiver for her late grandmother
@LaurenKovach
to testify before
@SenFinance
Health subcmte tomorrow at hearing: “Alzheimer’s Awareness: Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment & Care Coordination”. Tune in @ 2PM:
#ENDALZ
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GREAT NEWS: The Senate passed the Reauthorization of the OAA including the key elements of the
#YoungerAlzAct
last night! Next up the bill heads to the House. Thank you to all of our dedicated advocates who have grown bipartisan support for the bill.
#ENDALZ
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We’re out in full force on
#CapitolHill
today (in person and in print!) urging members of Congress to join the call to support the
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
(S.2076/H.R.4256) and invest in an Alzheimer’s focused public health infrastructure! Check out our ad in
@Politico
today!
#ENDALZ
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Our advocates are relentless in their pursuit for
#AccessNow
to FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments.
@SecBecerra
, we won't stop until our voices are heard. Now on to round two of today's
@HHSGov
budget hearings.
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More exciting news in Alzheimer’s policy: Today, the
#YoungerAlzAct
was introduced, which would make those under 60 living with the disease eligible to access services like nutritional programs, respite services & more to enhance quality of life:
#ENDALZ
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Exciting News: Alzheimer’s advocate
@RichardLui
is joining us again in Washington this year for the 2019 AIM Advocacy Forum to share his caregiver story and talk with other advocates about their work in the flight to
#ENDALZ
. Register today:
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Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer
@DrMariaALZ
discusses with panel participants what the NIH is doing with the increased funding for research, the younger-onset community and more.
#alzforum
#ENDALZ
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We recognize
@SenatorCollins
as an AIM Humanitarian of the Year. Thank you for continuously being an outspoken advocate by fighting for access to FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments & supporting key legislation like NAPA & the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act.
#alzforum
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BIG NEWS: The Senate voted to pass the compromise version of OAA on Tuesday, which includes:
✅ Key provisions of the
#YoungerAlzAct
!
✅ Extension of the RAISE
#FamilyCaregiversAct
from 3 to 4 yrs
✅ Important elements of the Supporting America’s Caregiver and Families Act
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Thank you
@RepSwalwell
for your support of the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act! Your leadership will help us enhance the quality of life for Americans with Alzheimer’s who are under the age of 60.
#YoungerAlzAct
#ENDALZ
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