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Dedicated to achieving universal, publicly funded health care. www.hcfawa.org

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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
September e.Bulletin is out now! www.hcfawa.org/september_20... In this issue: Save The Date HCFA-WA Annual Meeting October Zoom THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 September UHCC & FTAC Recaps Puyallup Fair Tabling Recap News You Can Use October Events #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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September 2026 e.Bulletin
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
providers, and healthy people foregoing insurance due to the cost, leaving a sicker "risk pool" needing more care. We need universal health care ASAP! Read WA approves double-digit rate hike for individual health insurance plans: www.seattletimes.com/business/wa-...
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WA approves double-digit rate hike for individual health insurance plans
Washingtonians who buy their own health insurance are facing the highest premium increase in almost a decade.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Washington approved an average 22.2% increase for individual health insurance premiums in 2027. What’s driving the surge? Higher healthcare costs, driven by inflation, drug price increases, labor shortages, consolidation among healthcare #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dr. Clarence Spigner will be joining Health Care for All-WA on Thursday October 15 at 7:00PM PDT for our one-time 3rd Thursday Speaker Series. RSVP for Zoom info - you’re going to want to hear what he has to say!
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
-Adjunct Prof., Global Health: -Prof., Health Systems & Population Health; -Adjunct Prof., American Ethnic Studies; -Director of the MPH program, Health Systems & Population Health; -Faculty Lead for HSPop tuition-based Undergrad elective courses, Health Systems & Population Health
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Save the date - THURSDAY OCTOBER 15: British National Health Service: racial and social determinants of Health with Clarence Spigner, DrPH! RSVP for Zoom info: www.hcfawa.org/zoom_british... His CV speaks for itself… #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
says offering loans through insurers “seems to be a restructuring of who they owe the debt to, and that is the opposite of a solution.” Read @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social article: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #EverybodyInNobodyOut #WAleg
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Can’t pay medical bills? Trump officials suggest getting a loan
One-third of Americans have health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Why not borrow the money from your health insurance company? The administration suggested that insurers consider offering loans to cash-strapped customers. Dr. John W. Scott, a trauma surgeon and health care researcher at the UW, #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
of its health insurance lines of business beginning in 2027. This includes Individual and Family and Employer Group/Commercial plans wilth plans to shift Medicare Advantage likely to a national payer. Read: www.providencehealthplan.com/about-provid...
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An important update about your Providence health coverage
Providence health plan has announced changes that may affect your 2027 coverage.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The demise of regional payers will lead to larger national payers gaining undue influence. Following a disastrous experience with a third party claims administrator, Providence Health Plan will transition out of most #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg #MedicareAdvantage
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
...financial harm to honest, hard working doctors. Read: healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/downcoding...
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Downcoding is Back From the Dead: Insurers Resurrected a Scheme to Pay Doctors Less That the Courts Banned
Two decades after a massive lawsuit forced insurers to kill the practice, Big Insurance is back to automatically downgrading doctors’ claims — this time under the guise of fighting “waste and abuse."
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Two decades after a massive lawsuit forced insurers to kill the practice of automatically downgrading doctors' claims to pay them less, Big Insurance is bringing it back — this time under the guise of fighting “waste and abuse," causing... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
...companies should help cover the public costs of insuring their workforce, while opponents warn it could discourage hiring of lower-income workers and create unintended consequences. What do you think of this kind of policy? Let us know in the comments. Read: www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
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States Consider Charging Companies With Workers on Medicaid
In New Jersey, companies will be billed for each employee and their dependents on health program
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In a growing movement for states to charge large employers whose workers rely on Medicaid instead of employer-sponsored health insurance, New Jersey has become the first state to enact such a fee. Supporters argue that profitable... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The State Fair in Puyallup starts tomorrow & we'll be there! Look for our banner in the Expo Hall, NW Connections, on the following September dates: Friday 4 - Monday 7 Friday 18 Friday 25 Come say hi, we'd love to see you! #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The August e.Bulletin is out now! www.hcfawa.org/august_2026_... In this issue: Save the date: Annual Meeting, November 14! HCFA-WA at the Puyallup Fair August 2WSS Recap August FTAC Recap September Events #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Private insurance middlemen are draining Medicaid dry. Dr. Steve Kemble reveals how one bold state fix could save WA a billion dollars+ annually. See @pnhp.bsky.social's video & study www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy1x... pnhp.org/removing-the... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
...chances that company doctors will screen prior authorization requests, increasing the possibility of denials. Read “Not Medically Necessary”: Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care: www.propublica.org/article/evic...
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Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Treatments
When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Denials for Dollars! EviCore, a company used by major insurers covering roughly a third of insured Americans, plays a central role in denying or delaying care through prior authorization. Their algorithm allows it to adjust the... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Insurers opened the books on prior auth due to new regulations — & the first look is ugly: denial rates swing from 2%-25%, most appeals win, & almost nobody appeals. Who's really deciding your care? www.healthcaredive.com/news/prior-a... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
WA Cares is a pioneering social‑insurance model for long‑term care. Modest payroll premiums will prevent catastrophic costs and relieve pressure on Medicaid & families. Read it here: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/wa-c... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #SinglePayer #SaveMedicare
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
engagement, and oversees the CHAS Health Foundation. She shows her strong commitment by leadership in education and mentorship, volunteering in nonprofit organizations, and increasing opportunities for growth across the region. www.hcfawa.org/aug262wss
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Zoom: Expanding Healthcare Access in Spokane
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
RSVP for Zoom info - look for it in the confirmation email! *Tamitha brings more than 20 years of experience in the Spokane community, including more than 15 years in the healthcare industry. In her role at CHAS Health, Tamitha leads communications, marketing, and community
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient throughout the Spokane area. They believed everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation. How did they make this happen? Join us for this 30 year healthcare success story TONIGHT at 7pm on Zoom.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to families and individuals of all ages, regardless of insurance. From the beginning, CHAS Health strongly believed that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Their goal was to remove barriers to care and provide high-
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Health Care for All-Washington has invited Tamitha Shockley French*, MBA, AP, Vice President of Communications & Public Policy to speak our Second Wednesday Speaker Series to share the success story of CHAS Health, a non-profit, federally qualified health center that provides high-quality
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
TONIGHT! What is CHAS Health (The Community Health Association of Spokane)? RSVP for Zoom info: www.hcfawa.org/aug262wss #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #SinglePayer #SaveMedicare #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #EverybodyInNobodyOut #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
and your fair admission and parking are included! Sign up for multiple days and/or shifts on any day and enjoy seeing the rest of the Fair between shifts. Questions? Send us a message! And please Save the Date of Aug. 19th, 7-8 pm, for the training session. RSVP: www.hcfawa.org/planning_for...
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Planning Session for the Washington State Fair
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
You will help spread the word about what we do and where we’re going, document health care stories, and increase support for universal, single payer health care. Can you help us out? Please complete the scheduling survey by August 17th: forms.gle/TMhmrKQRToLa... We would love to see you -
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Table at the Washington State Fair
We need all hands on deck to make sure the HCFA-WA table is fully staffed at all times with 2 - 3 volunteers. This will allow for rest breaks during the 4-hour shifts. Each Fair volunteer receives ...
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We need volunteers at the Fair – come table with us! HCFA-WA is going to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup! We need all hands on deck to make sure our booth is fully staffed at all times with 2 - 3 volunteers and allow for rest breaks. #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
An AI “cost-cutting” experiment in Medicare is forcing Washington seniors to wait in pain while private vendors profit from denials—this investigation shows how it’s happening and why it matters. www.kuow.org/2026-06-25/f... #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
nonprofit organizations, and increasing opportunities for growth across the region. See you there! www.hcfawa.org/aug262wss
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
15 years in the healthcare industry. In her role at CHAS Health, Tamitha leads communications, marketing, and community engagement, and oversees the CHAS Health Foundation. She shows her strong commitment by leadership in education and mentorship, volunteering in
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
with dignity and respect regardless of their situation, then join Health Care for All-WA for our 2nd Wednesday Speaker Series, with guest speaker Tamitha Shockley French on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 7pm on Zoom. Tamitha brings more than 20 yrs of experience in the Spokane community, including more than
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
communities by expanding access to quality health & wellness services. If you want to know more about a health center that believes all people have the right to high-quality health care, whose goal is to remove barriers and provide care in a place that is convenient, while treating every patient
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
and behavioral health services to families and individuals of all ages, regardless of insurance. In 1994, CHAS Health opened its first 2-exam room clinic to help individuals without insurance. And since that time CHAS has not only grown, it has thrived, and continues to meet the needs of the
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The true value of CHAS Health - this Wednesday on Zoom! RSVP for Zoom info: www.hcfawa.org/aug262wss CHAS Health is a Spokane, WA non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
health care system should be publicly funded, available to all residents, affordable, and sustainable. Thank you for supporting Everybody In, Nobody Out healthcare for all Washingtonians! Are your candidates Health Care Champions? Find out here: www.hcfawa.org/hcc2026
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2026 Candidate Questionnaire
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Meet our Congressional District 10 2026 Health Care Champion! Adam Arafat publicly pledged to support a universal health care system in Washington State and believes a universal #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg #HealthCareChampions
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
system in WA & believe a UHC system should be publicly funded, available to all residents, affordable, and sustainable. Thank you for supporting Everybody In, Nobody Out healthcare for all Washingtonians! Are your candidates Health Care Champions? Find out here: www.hcfawa.org/hcc2026
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2026 Candidate Questionnaire
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Meet our Congressional District 9 2026 Health Care Champions! Kshama Sawant @cmkshama.bsky.social and Melissa Chaudhry @melissa4congress.bsky.social publicly pledge to support a universal health care #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #WAleg #HealthCareChampions
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
health care system should be publicly funded, available to all residents, affordable, and sustainable. Thank you for supporting Everybody In, Nobody Out healthcare for all Washingtonians! Are your candidates Health Care Champions? Find out here: www.hcfawa.org/hcc2026
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2026 Candidate Questionnaire
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Meet our Congressional District 6 2026 Health Care Champion! Brian O'Gorman publicly pledged to support a universal health care system in Washington State and believes a universal #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #SinglePayer #EverybodyInNobodyOut #WAleg #HealthCareChampions
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
support a universal health care system in WA & believe such a system should be publicly funded, available to all residents, affordable, and sustainable. Thank you for supporting Everybody In, Nobody Out healthcare! Are your candidates Health Care Champions? Find out here: www.hcfawa.org/hcc2026
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2026 Candidate Questionnaire
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Meet our Congressional District 5 2026 Health Care Champions! Michael McGarr, Kevin Fagan, Andrew Bartleson, and David Womack publicly pledge to #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #SinglePayer #SaveMedicare #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #EverybodyInNobodyOut #WAleg #HealthCareChampions
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
health care system should be publicly funded, available to all residents, affordable, and sustainable. Thank you for supporting Everybody In, Nobody Out healthcare for all Washingtonians! Are your candidates Health Care Champions? Find out here: www.hcfawa.org/hcc2026
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2026 Candidate Questionnaire
Health Care for All-Washington works for high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly-funded health care for ALL Washington residents
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Meet our Congressional District 4 2026 Health Care Champion! John Duresky publicly pledges to support a universal health care system in Washington State and believes a universal #MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #EverybodyInNobodyOut #WAleg #HealthCareChampions
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
And please Save the Date of Aug. 19th, 7-8 pm, for the training session to review the Fair map and directions and tabling materials, and answer any questions you may have.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
receives a special ticket for free parking & free entry to the Fair on the day of their shift(s), up to a $40 value. HINT: You could sign up for multiple days and/or shifts on any day & enjoy the rest of the Fair between shifts. Ready to join the fun? Please complete the survey by August 12th.
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Health Care for All-WA @hcfawa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Fair is a great place to increase our statewide reach while we engage in conversations with other Washingtonians on our favorite topic and the hot topic of the day: health care and how we can make it more accessible and affordable for everyone in Washington. BONUS: Each Fair volunteer
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