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Happy #NuclearFamilyMonth Tennessee! This June, we’re celebrating the backbone of our great state and nation: strong families.
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Should have listened to @DaveRamsey and not used your credit card.
Tennessee’s vaccine official claimed on @cnn someone sent her a dog muzzle to intimidate her and tell her to be quiet. A state investigation has now discovered she sent the dog muzzle to herself instead. outkick.com/fired-tennessee-…
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In Tennessee, women’s sports and spaces will always be protected and reserved for biological females. Thank you, @JohnnyGarrett4, for calling out the @NCAA's blatant ignorance.
Furthermore, thank you to @Riley_Gaines_ and resources from the @IWF and @icons_women.
We encourage you to visit their websites and read the testimonies of doctors, female athletes, and accompanying studies⬇️
IWF: iwf.org/competition-report
ICONS: iconswomen.com
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Constitutional carry is moving forward in Tennessee! The legislation passed out of its first committee this week. #Defend2A #TNleg @CSexton25 @NRA @BillLeeTN @WilliamLamberth @ltgovmcnally
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The following is a joint statement by House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison.
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The Tennessee House Republicans stand united against any federal government overreach. We will protect your liberty at all costs. Tyranny doesn’t work in Tennessee.
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The left showing their hand again. Is this how they treat independent, strong-minded women? @RBReich
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HB 322, the Enhanced School Safety Legislation, has PASSED with overwhelming bipartisan support on the House floor. This bill is the next step in protecting all Tennesseans and ensuring our students and teachers are safe in the classroom.
@RepMarkWhiteTN @WilliamLamberth @repmarkcochran @CepickyTn64
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It’s never been about change for the 3 #TennesseeMe members. Their only interest is being in the spotlight. Today, they got what the wanted - the spotlight is on them, and suddenly they’re capable of inciting peace during session, instead of chaos. Where were your calls for decorum during proceedings last week? @VoteGloriaJ @brotherjones_ @Justinjpearson
🚨I want to ask everyone coming tomorrow that if you go in the gallery, please be silent. I think they want you to act out so they can call for you and the press to be removed. We need witnesses to what is taking place in the TN legislature. We need you to be silent witnesses.
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It was an honor to be joined by @Vol_Baseball on the House Floor to celebrate their 2024 College World Series win! #GoVols
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🚨COVID-19 MANDATES OUTLAWED IN TENNESSEE 🚨 More details coming next week on how your health care RIGHTS as Tennesseans are now PROTECTED. What a historic night for all Tennesseans. #securringyourfreedom
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Referencing the bipartisan and unanimously approved rules for House decorum and dress attire is far from a racist attack.
If you don’t like rules, perhaps you should explore a different career opportunity that’s main purpose is not creating them.
We literally just got on the State House floor and already a white supremacist has attacked my wearing of my Dashiki. Resistance and subversion to the status quo ought to make some people uncomfortable. Thank you to every Black Ancestor who made this opportunity possible!
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The General Assembly has outlawed COVID-19 mandates in Tennessee. Last night, we chose FREEDOM over MANDATES. It’s a great day to be a Tennessean.
For more detailed information on the legislation passed, visit the link below ⬇️
tnhousegop.org/covid-19-spec…
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Happy Easter, Tennessee!
“But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.”
Matthew 28:5-6
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We’d like to point out to our great teachers of Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville that those representing them- @brotherjones_ , @Justinjpearson, and @VoteGloriaJ- just voted NO to RAISING their pay. House Republicans just passed HB329, allocating $125 MILLION to raise teacher pay.
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The Chairman concurs! Welcome to Tennessee, @TomiLahren.
Tennessee loves to welcome the freedom loving, American loving, conservative minded leaders like @TomiLahren! Liberal policies in blue states drive great Americans to us on a daily basis.
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Yesterday, the House of Representatives honored @MNPDNashville and @NashvilleFD for their heroic efforts at the Covenant School on March 27th. Their actions and bravery have set the standard for law enforcement across the country.
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TN parents want more SROs in schools & routine active shooter drills— that is exactly what we’re doing. HB 322 sets the framework for every public school in TN to have an SRO. This is a huge first step for TN to ensure children & teachers ALWAYS feel safe in their classrooms.
@RepMarkWhiteTN @WilliamLamberth
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Tennessee House Republicans stand with President @realDonaldTrump in the fight to ensure only legal ballots are counted in the 2020 presidential election! Read the complete letter below:
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Many members of our caucus are vaccinated. Republicans are not anti-vaccination. We are anti-big government.
Your health care is between you and your doctor…not between you and Joe Biden. Tennesseans can make their own decisions.
This new mandate is a gross overstep.
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Remember when you bragged about exposing your child to sexually explicit performances on social media? Guess you thought only your radical lefty friends in California would see. Clarksville voters need to know you want to normalize the manipulation of innocent young minds. The @tngop will continue to protect children from @tndp ‘s morally misguided agenda.
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🚨 Huge win for liberty 🚨 Federal abuse of power sent packing!
Can @POTUS do anything right?
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“If you like your doctor, you can keep them.” Barrack Obama
“No one is going to force you to get the vaccine.” Joe Biden
Today is 2009 all over again. More lies from the liberal Democrats.
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We just appropriated $250,000 in our budget for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ annual conference to meet in Tennessee.
@brotherjones_ and @Justinjpearson voted AGAINST it.
They care more about being antagonists than being statesmen.
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The House just passed, almost unanimously, HB1280 which increases the penalty for elder abuse. There were a few who did not think this was a good idea.
@brotherjones_ @Justinjpearson @VoteGloriaJ
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Parents get to decide health care for their child. Period. Tennessee is not in the business of knowing better than a parent. You get the final say.
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And you must probably show up long enough to learn how the House of Rep. works! Merely showing up’s been proven to teach simple civics lessons such as how Private Acts work or how to use your voting mechanism.
Quick tip: throwing a temper-tantrum then leaving when you don’t get your way, isn’t serving your district, but we’re guessing your constituents don’t know that about you…….yet.
Watch today’s house Floor session. We must build our civic’s muscle in this fight for justice. Right now, we’re fighting the passage of laws to ban books:tnga.granicus.com/player/eve…
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Read @AGTennessee's latest op-ed on the dangers of gender-transition surgeries performed on minors and how Tennessee is taking a stand ⬇️⬇️
thehill.com/opinion/healthca…
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It seems that all roads from the Left Coast lead to Tennessee 🤔🧐Welcome to town, @tomilahren! We have a feeling you’ll fit right in. Thank you @WilliamLamberth for highlighting our newest resident. #itmatterswhogoverns
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Democrats believe your race defines you. We’ve banned #CRT in Tennessee schools because we believe individuals are more than their race and that our children should be taught that all people are created equal. @MarshaBlackburn gets it👏👏 fox17.com/news/local/sen-bla…
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With 75 members, the Republican Caucus continues to be the supermajority in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Last night, a clear message was sent— Tennesseans stand for freedom.
#75strong #itmatterswhogoverns
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Welcome to Tennessee @benshapiro @andrewklavan @MattWalshBlog and @michaeljknowles! dailywire.com/news/tennessee…
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Yesterday, House Republicans officially passed HB0001 and HB0009 on the House floor. We MUST protect the innocence of children, and Tennessee is leading the nation in doing so.
@GinoBulso @JasonZacharyTN @WilliamLamberth @RepChrisTodd
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These are the two @MNPDNashville officers who bravely and fiercely charged TOWARD danger to save the children, teachers, and staff at Covenant School during yesterday’s horrific tragedy.
No hesitation. Unwavering bravery. Heroes.
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We’ll just leave this here ⬇️ Tennessee is the #1 most moved to state during Covid for a reason. @JasonZacharyTN
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House Bill 0001 is on it’s way to the full Health Committee. House Republicans are protecting children from irreversible gender transitioning surgery. @WilliamLamberth
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So excited to welcome Smith & Wesson to TENNESSEE! The pistol, revolver, and rifle manufacturer’s new headquarters will be located in Blount County creating 750 NEW JOBS! We’re not only protecting your guns in Tennessee, we’re MAKING your guns in Tennessee!
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When your Democrat colleague rambles on, and the camera is rolling, just go ahead and put a plug in for @realDonaldTrump. Thank you @MicahVanHuss and @rustygrills for the levity!
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Members were forced to yell over the noise to conduct routine business tonight. This is exactly why rules are imperative. @TNDemocrats claim to want to “do something” yet, continue to prove they’re only interested in making demands, name-calling and photo ops. The real work is difficult and humbling. The House of Representatives is a place for serious legislators to do the business of the people. It requires acting like an adult. You don’t walk out when you’re in the wrong.
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🚨UPDATE🚨 @brotherjones_, @Justinjpearson, @VoteGloriaJ also just voted NO to increasing school safety….for the SECOND time.
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With Biden’s immigration policies, every state is a border state. Thank you @MarshaBlackburn and @SenatorHagerty for holding the Biden administration accountable.
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Tennesseans believe in #freedom and in #science. Forcing masks on our kids supports neither of these principles. Thank you, @CSexton25.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton says he’ll ask for a special session if school districts mandate masks. newschannel5.com/news/house-…
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Another attempt by the left to destroy our country and further their child mutilating radical agenda. Thankful to have a strong conservative voice in @AGTennessee to fight this gross attempt to prevent protecting children.
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Tennessee is focused on ourselves. Maybe if you did more of that, your state alone wouldn’t account for more than 30% of the entire country’s homeless population. @GavinNewsom
Tennessee has the 8th highest murder rate in the nation.
It ranks 44th among states for health outcomes.
And this is what the Governor is focused on.
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Tennessee’s budget features the largest tax cuts in state history at $404 MILLION! That includes a three-month sales tax holiday on food beginning in August along with $124 MILLION in tax cuts for businesses to keep our economy thriving.
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TN’s proposed $56.2 billion budget includes historic funding for transportation, school safety, & the largest tax cut in state history! This budget furthers our commitment to education and economic prosperity. This is fiscal policy from which ALL Tennesseans will benefit.
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75 seats defended—the supermajority remains. The people have given us a decisive mandate this election, and the House Republican Caucus is more committed than ever to protecting Tennessee values. The future is bright!
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House Republicans put the values and beliefs of Tennesseans first every single day. We may have adjourned last week, but the work doesn’t stop there.
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Congrats to Tennessee’s first female U.S. Senator, @MarshaBlackburn, who was sworn in yesterday by Justice Brett Kavanaugh!
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Our recently passed $56.2 billion budget funds SROs at every public school in TN and establishes a $14 million private school safety grant program. We are dedicated to keeping ALL Tennessee children and teachers safe in their classroom.
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House Republicans passed HB 239, sponsored by Rep. @GinoBulso, which seeks to define the word “sex” as one’s biological sex at birth in Tennessee code. HB 239 moves onto House Civil Justice Committee.
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We commend @GovBillLee, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside him and his administration to make our schools the safest in the country.
As TN mourns the loss of 6 precious lives, we're taking bipartisan action:
—SROs at every public school
—Physical security upgrades
—Enhanced mental health support
This is the next step - not the last - as we work together to protect students & teachers.
tn.gov/governor/news/2023/4/…
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Thank you @RealCandaceO for spending time with us this evening at the Capitol! We are proud you now call Tennessee your home.
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If you’re wondering why it is imperative that we have a Covid Special Session, this is why ⬇️ House Republicans are prepared to protect ALL Tennesseans and STOP THE MANDATES @TNDemocrats
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“Ronald Reagan would be proud of states like Tennessee.” - @PeteHegseth
Tennessee is getting it right under conservative leadership, and we’re just getting started!
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🚨Bentley’s Law is officially in effect in Tennessee.🚨Anyone who kills a parent while drunk driving is required to pay child support.
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Republicans have passed $616.5 million in teacher pay increases since 2011 with more on the way! We support and appreciate our teachers as foundation builders for our state!
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This week, HB 9 passed through subcommittee and prohibits adult cabaret performances in the presence of minors.
Innocence is lost too fast. Children should imagine wholesome ideas and be creative in a space that is age appropriate. @RepChrisTodd
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If Democrat policies work so well, why would Mitsubishi & other companies be fleeing California for the greener grasses of Republican controlled Tennessee? We’re so glad to have Mitsubishi moving their USA headquarters to the Volunteer State— Welcome home! #DemDebate
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All lives are equal under the law today. The born and unborn are equally human and deserve that dignity. We are proud to have passed the Trigger Bill in TN which bans all abortion starting now.
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The orchestrators of yesterday’s Tennessee Capitol Insurrection @brotherjones_ @Justinjpearson @VoteGloriaJ voted AGAINST a bill we passed earlier this month allowing private schools to have SRO’s.
Other Democrats voting for children to be sitting ducks for evil individuals were:
@beckfortn
@JRClemmons
@vincentdixie54
@TorreyHarris901
Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Bil…
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To those who serve, Tennessee House Republicans are proud to stand by you! #VeteransDay
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We agree with the Congresswoman (@AOC) from NY’s statement.
Too bad her loyal following in TN doesn’t agree @VoteGloriaJ @brotherjones_ @Justinjpearson
One thing that makes Congressional debates different from podcasts is that ours actually have rules. Those rules are designed for fairness and prohibit personal attacks.
It’s one reason why folks like this always want to “challenge” colleagues to debates *outside* of the House.
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“If we hope to pass meaningful legislation that effectively deters this kind of targeted attack, we must have all the facts to make informed decisions.” - @JeremyFaison4TN
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Today, a 50-year-long national tragedy ends. The Human Life Protection Act is now in effect, banning abortion across the state of Tennessee. LIFE WINS!
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This Thursday, the House will vote on the Enhanced School Safety Legislation, HB 322. As @govbilllee said, “This is the next step, not the last”, and we are proud to work alongside this administration on our way forward.
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The House passed a $56.2 billion fiscally conservative budget. House Finance Chair @RepHazlewoodTN and rest of our House Finance team have once again found ways to lower taxes and prioritize the needs of all Tennesseans.
@RyanWilliamsTN @garyhicksjr
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As Chairman of Finance, it can be said that Representative Charles Sargent played a pivotal role in making Tennessee one of the most fiscally sound, low tax and low debt states in America. He will be sorely missed by colleagues, friends and family. Rest In Peace, Mr. Chairman.
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WELCOME TO TENNESSEE! Ford Motor Company is investing one of the largest capital projects in the country to produce electric vehicles. More HIGH PAYING and HIGH SKILLED jobs are coming for Tennesseans!
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Tennessee led the nation in COVID-19 protections from government mandates.
The new guidelines from the CDC will not be forced on any Tennessean by the state.
Your freedom does not end with the CDC.
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This Special Session is about being for FREEDOM and for YOU to control your health, not the government. This is not about being anti-vaccine or anti-mask. We are prepared to tackle issues regarding facial coverings, vaccines, vaccination status, & unemployment.
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So unfortunate that those on the left have created such toxic business environments that companies like @amazon are forced to drop plans to bring economic prosperity to countless people in NY. TN is open for business, & we’ll proudly take the rest of those jobs! #TNleg #AmazonHQ2
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Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump for securing a Tennessee win! Stay tuned for more TN election results as the night goes on!
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Prayers from the entire caucus tonight for @RonGant who was in a serious car accident.
Ron is a fighter and we are with him.
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For the first time in 75 years, America has ended its dependence on foreign oil and is a net oil exporter!
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TN is a family. We’re all-in for one another. Today, counties across the state woke to tragedy in a state of emergency. We ask that you pray for & lift each other up. Stay off the roads unless necessary, & look for ways to serve one another.
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It’s official! Please join us in welcoming Tennessee’s 50th Governor, Bill Lee! #BelieveInTN #BelieveInBillLee @BillLeeTN
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Today, we say goodbye to long-time Chief of Staff, @scottwgilmer. Thank you for the hard hours worked, thankless battles fought and won, countless lives impacted, and the many careers you’ve helped to advance during your service to the State of TN! #TNleg
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We’re back to work after a long holiday weekend and feeling extra thankful for this 75 member Caucus! #75strong
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Thank you SCOTUS for upholding the Constitution and rejecting affirmative action today! This is a huge win in our fight to level the playing field for all Americans.
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On January 1st, Tennessee’s Hall Income Tax will finally be laid to rest! Thanks to all of our Republican leaders who fought so hard to make this a reality.
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Scott Gilmer will continue serving as Chief of Staff for the State House. Congratulations, @scottwgilmer!
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"Introducing the STRONG Act to provide tuition free education to those who serve in the TN National Guard." -Gov. Haslam #TNWeCanBe
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Tennessee is celebrating 223 years! #HappyStatehoodDay, to the state we’re all so proud to call “Home Sweet Home To Me!”
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