South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster

State House , 1100 Gervais Street

803-734-2100

About the Governor:

Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, a longtime public servant of South Carolina, was born May 27, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina in 1969 and as an undergraduate was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and the South Carolina Student Legislature.

In 1973, he graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was on the editorial board of the South Carolina Law Review. Later that year, he was admitted to the Richland County Bar Association. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves, receiving an honorable discharge in 1975.

Upon graduation from law school, he was a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond in Washington, D.C., and joined the law firm of Tompkins and McMaster in 1974. He was later admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Governor McMaster practiced law for over 40 years, as a federal and state prosecutor and in private practice in both state and federal courts.

Governor McMaster was the first U.S. attorney appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and his "Operation Jackpot" investigation into international drug smuggling resulted in more than 100 convictions.

In 1991, he was appointed to the state Commission on Higher Education and joined the Board of Directors of the nonprofit South Carolina Policy Council where he also served as chair. He chaired the state Republican Party from 1993 to 2002. He was elected attorney general of South Carolina in 2002 and reelected in 2006.

As attorney general, Governor McMaster made prosecution of criminal domestic violence a priority and led a crackdown on child internet predators. He extended the South Carolina grand jury's jurisdiction to environmental and gang crimes and broadened its authority to include securities crimes.

Following service on the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors, he was elected lieutenant governor in 2014. As lieutenant governor, he led efforts to protect our state’s growing senior citizen population with social, economic, and health support services, which earned national recognition from AARP.

McMaster was sworn in as governor in January 2017 following then - Governor Nikki Haley’s appointment as United States Ambassador to the United Nations and was elected to a full term as governor in November 2018.

Governor McMaster has led a strong and vibrant South Carolina economy, announcing more than 59,000 new jobs and over $17.5 billion in new capital investment in the state. Under his leadership, the state has made transformative investments in the classroom by expanding full day four-year-old kindergarten, raising K-12 teacher pay, and placing a school resource officer in every school. Colleges and universities are becoming more accessible and affordable due to the governor’s tuition freeze and by his doubling of funding for needs-based financial aid for in-state students.The Governor's Family in front of a Christmas tree

He has cut taxes on our state’s small businesses by $317 million and has returned over $67 million dollars to the taxpayers. The governor has kept the commitment to our state’s military veterans, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, and peace officers – through pay increases, retention bonuses, and exemptions on retirement income exemption. The governor’s limited, measured, and temporary COVID-19 actions – coupled with freezing all new state government spending during the pandemic – allowed South Carolina’s economy not only to survive, but to actually thrive and generate record surpluses.

Governor McMaster served on the Palmetto Health Foundation Board and is the recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, the state's highest civilian honor awarded to citizens of South Carolina for extraordinary lifetime service and achievements of national and statewide significance. He was previously named Public Servant of the Year by the Sierra Club and National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States.

Governor McMaster and his wife, Peggy, have two adult children and reside in Columbia.

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Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing

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Master Steel, LLC Expanding Jasper County Operations

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Governor Henry McMaster, Fellow Republican Governors Issue Joint Statement in Opposition to United Auto Workers Unionization Campaign

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Governor Henry McMaster Has Minor Knee Surgery

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Delta Children's Products Selects Orangeburg County to Establish the Company’s First South Carolina Operations

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Gov. Henry McMaster Appoints Colleton County Clerk of Court

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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Appointment to State Election Commission

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, May 1, 2023

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Defense Engineering Services expanding Charleston County operations

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Monday, April 24, 2023

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, April 24, 2023

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Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Cabinet Meeting

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Saturday, April 22, 2023

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Governor Henry McMaster Urges Court to Reject Union Boycott of Leatherman Terminal

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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Thursday, April 13, 2023

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Blanchard Machinery Company expanding South Carolina footprint with new operations in Calhoun County

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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Investigation into Clarendon County School District

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Neal Brothers Charleston, Inc. expanding Charleston County operations

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Innovative Poultry Products expanding operations in Bamberg County

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, April 3, 2023

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Led by Gov. Henry McMaster, 23 Republican Governors Release Statement in Support of Lower Energy Costs Act

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Giving Back - Permanently

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Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law - March 23, 2023

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Gov. Henry McMaster's Schedule: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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Governor Henry McMaster, Scout Motors to Host Bill and Project Agreement Signings

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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Department of Veterans' Affairs Secretary Confirmation

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Patten Seed Company relocating corporate headquarters to Charleston County

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Governor Henry McMaster Names Shrivastava-Patel as Chair of DHEC Board

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Mattress Warehouse establishing new distribution center in Lexington County

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Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates the Next Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce

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Gov. Henry McMaster to Make Cabinet Agency Announcement

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, February 21, 2023

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, January 30, 2023

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Gov. Henry McMaster Blocks 'TikTok' on State Government Devices COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today took action to block access to the social media platform TikTok from all state government electronic devices managed by the…

Metal Trades, Inc. Expanding Operations In Charleston County

Metal Trades, Inc. Expanding Operations In Charleston County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Metal Trades, Inc., a family-owned steel and metal manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $14.4…

KION North America Expanding Operations in Dorchester County

KION North America expanding operations in Dorchester County COLUMBIA, S.C. – KION North America, a member of the KION Group, today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company’s estimated $40 million…

Carolina Refractories, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County

Carolina Refractories, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Refractories, Inc., a manufacturer of monolithic refractories, today announced plans to expand its operations in Horry County. The company’s…

ZELTWANGER LP Expanding Operations in Charleston County

ZELTWANGER LP Expanding Operations in Charleston County COLUMBIA, S.C. – ZELTWANGER LP, an innovative machine technology company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.5 million…

Shed Windows and More, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County

Shed Windows and More, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County COLUMBIA, S.C. –Shed Windows and More, Inc., a window and building materials manufacturer and distributor, today announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The…

FEMA Aid Now Available for Hurricane Ian

FEMA Aid Now Available for Hurricane Ian COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the President has declared a disaster exists in South Carolina as a result of Hurricane Ian. Residents who suffered damage in Charleston,…

Chick-Fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center In Lexington County

Chick-Fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center In Lexington County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, today announced plans to establish its newest distribution center in Lexington County.…

Gov. Henry McMaster Fights Attempt to Shutter South Carolina's Faith-Based Foster Agencies

Gov. Henry McMaster Fights Attempt to Shutter South Carolina's Faith-Based Foster Agencies COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a new filing, Governor Henry McMaster today called upon the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina to protect…

Executive Personal Computers, Inc. Expanding With New Operations In Lexington County

Executive Personal Computers, Inc. Expanding With New Operations In Lexington County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Executive Personal Computers, Inc. (EPC, Inc.), a subsidiary of CSI Leasing, Inc., today announced plans to expand with new operations in…

Gov. Henry McMaster and the First Family Announce the 56th Annual Governor's Carolighting

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 56th Annual Governor's Carolighting at the South Carolina State House's north steps, on Sunday, November 20 at 6…

Visual Comfort and Co. Establishing Spartanburg County Operations

Visual Comfort and Co. Establishing Spartanburg County Operations COLUMBIA, S.C. – Visual Comfort & Co., the premier resource of signature designer lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans, announced plans to establish…

Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce 2023 Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina Businesses

Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce 2023 Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina Businesses COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and…

Gov. Henry McMaster and More Than 30 State Agencies Announce the State's Third Veterans Virtual Career Fair

Gov. Henry McMaster and More Than 30 State Agencies Announce the State's Third Veterans Virtual Career Fair COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) and the South Carolina Department…

EPC Power Establishing Operations in Greenville County

EPC Power Establishing Operations in Greenville County COLUMBIA, S.C. – EPC Power, a leading producer of utility-scale power conversion products, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5…

Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian

Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. This…

Bosch Expanding Dorchester County Operations with Launch of Electric Motor Production

Bosch Expanding Dorchester County Operations with Launch of Electric Motor Production COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced the launch of electric motor production at its operation in…

Atkore Expanding Operations in Allendale County

Atkore Expanding Operations in Allendale County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Atkore, a leading global provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Allendale County. The company’s $7.7…

Governor McMaster Directs Crackdown on Shady Bail Bond Activities

Governor McMaster Directs Crackdown on Shady Bail Bond Activities COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, Governor McMaster announced that the South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI) has issued an order designed to crack down on bail bondsmen who…

Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics Establishing Operations in Dorchester County

Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics Establishing Operations in Dorchester County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics, a specialist in modern cold storage solutions, today announced plans to establish operations in…

BMW Investing $1.7 Billion to Expand S.C. Manufacturing Capacity and Footprint

BMW Investing $1.7 Billion to Expand S.C. Manufacturing Capacity and Footprint COLUMBIA, S.C. – The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg and the company’s…

Niagara Pharmaceuticals Establishing Operations in Cherokee County

Niagara Pharmaceuticals Establishing Operations in Cherokee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…

Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends Mayesville Town Councilman Terence Wilson

Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends Mayesville Town Councilman Terence Wilson COLUMBIA, S.C. – Immediately upon receiving the indictment of Mayesville Town Councilman Terence Wilson, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-33,…

Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends Allendale Town Councilman Earl Morell

Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends Allendale Town Councilman Earl Morell COLUMBIA, S.C. – Immediately following the indictment of Allendale Town Councilman Earl Morell, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-32, suspending Morell…

Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Executive Order to Coordinate State's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Roll-out

Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Executive Order to Coordinate State's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Roll-out COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2022-31, which formalizes the governor’s efforts to…

Gov. Henry McMaster to Host Electric Vehicle Summit in Greenville

Gov. Henry McMaster to Host Electric Vehicle Summit in Greenville COLUMBIA, S.C. – The governor will provide a keynote address and host a press conference at Governor McMaster's Electric Vehicle Summit: Accelerating South Carolina's…

Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County

Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s operations will create 10 new jobs.…

SC Canna, LLC Establishing Operations in Clarendon County

SC Canna, LLC Establishing Operations in Clarendon County COLUMBIA, S.C. – SC Canna, LLC, an agricultural hemp company, today announced plans to establish its indoor growing operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $8.8 million…

Winar Connection, Inc. Establishing Operations in Spartanburg County

Winar Connection, Inc. Establishing Operations in Spartanburg County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Winar Connection, Inc. (Winar Connection), a manufacturer of custom cable products, today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County.…

State Agencies Preparing for Potential Impact from Hurricane Ian

State Agencies Preparing for Potential Impact from Hurricane Ian COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan,…

Nucor Corporation expanding operations in Berkeley County

Nucor Corporation expanding operations in Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nucor Corporation, a leading steel and steel products manufacturer in North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The…

Hurricane Ian Expected to Make Landfall in South Carolina

Hurricane Ian Expected to Make Landfall in South Carolina The National Hurricane Center recently issued a hurricane warning for portions of the South Carolina coast. Forecasters now believe Ian, which is currently a tropical storm, will make…

Responsive Industries establishing operations in Greenville County

Responsive Industries establishing operations in Greenville County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Responsive Industries, a leading manufacturer of vinyl flooring, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…

Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Hurricane Ian-sep 28,2022

Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Hurricane Ian COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials today, Wednesday, September 28 at 3:30 PM. The governor will…

New Wire Marine expanding operations in Dorchester County

New Wire Marine expanding operations in Dorchester County COLUMBIA, S.C. – New Wire Marine, a marine electrical system design company, today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $1.8 million…

Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Hurricane Ian-Sep 27,2022

Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Hurricane Ian COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials today, Tuesday, September 27 at 4:00 PM. The governor will…

Governor McMaster Previews 2023 Public Safety Proposals for General Assembly

Governor McMaster Previews 2023 Public Safety Proposals for General Assembly COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, Governor McMaster previewed numerous public safety proposals that he will ask the General Assembly to consider during the 2023 legislative…

DEW Announces Statewide Events in Recognition of September's Workforce Development Month

DEW Announces Statewide Events in Recognition of September's Workforce Development Month COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is proud to celebrate Workforce Development Month in September. During the…

Bosch Expanding Operations in Anderson County

Bosch Expanding Operations in Anderson County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $200 million investment will…

DMA Sales, LLC expanding operations in Marion County

DMA Sales, LLC expanding operations in Marion County COLUMBIA, S.C. – DMA Sales, LLC, an automotive body parts supplier, today announced plans to expand operations in Marion County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30…

Nucor Corporation expanding in Berkeley County

Nucor Corporation expanding in Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nucor Corporation (Nucor), one of the largest manufacturers of steel and steel products in North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The…

Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bipartisan Law Providing State Employees with Paid Family Leave

Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bipartisan Law Providing State Employees with Paid Family Leave COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by a bipartisan group of members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of…

Gov. Henry McMaster Statement on Biden Administration's Debt Forgiveness Scheme

Gov. Henry McMaster Statement on Biden Administration's Debt Forgiveness Scheme COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's debt forgiveness scheme: "Thread by…

Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC Expanding And Moving Corporate Headquarters To Laurens County

Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC Expanding And Moving Corporate Headquarters To Laurens County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, a leading supplier, distributor and manufacturer of children’s toys, today announced plans to…

Impact Housing Group Establishing Operations in Oconee County

Impact Housing Group Establishing Operations in Oconee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Impact Housing Group, a premier manufacturer of modular design housing, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $30…

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention, and…

Pet Supplies Plus establishing distribution center in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pet Supplies Plus, a leading, full-service pet retail company, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Orangeburg County. The company’s $53 million investment will create 275 new jobs. Founded…

Georgia-Pacific expanding operations in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging and building products, today announced plans to expand operations in Clarendon County. The company is investing approximately $40 million into…

Gov. Henry McMaster Sues Biden Administration's OSHA

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR), today announced a lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational…

Gov. Henry McMaster, Sen. Lindsey Graham to Hold Press Conference

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Senator Lindsey Graham will hold a press conference on the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9 at 1:00 PM. The legislation passed the U.S. Senate on Sunday…

Led By Gov. Henry McMaster, Gov. Brian Kemp, 22 Governors Release Statement On Washington Democrats' Reconciliation Spending Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, 22 Republican governors led by Governors Henry McMaster (SC) and Brian Kemp (GA) released a joint statement in response to the Democrats’ reconciliation spending bill: "The Democrats’ solution to 40-year…

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