A Colorado man, missing for more than a month, may have been found. Park rangers at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado have found human remains “within a remote and highly technical area to access within the wilderness area” of the park. The missing man at Black Canyon may have been found.
Missing man at Black Canyon of the Gunnison just 31
Jordan Marsters. NPS photo.
Jordan Marsters, a 31-year-old, had moved to Denver, Colorado, from Maine last October. His family reports they were on good terms, and that he regularly contacted his mother by phone. Regularly, until February 12—the last time she heard from him. The next morning he was seen at the park around 7:20.
When Jordan fell out of contact, the family got worried, filing a missing persons report with Denver officials. Over the long haul, they hired a private investigator, Alexandra Slavin, of Slavin Private Investigators. In an interview with People Magazine, Slavin described Jordan as “‘a happy, loving kid with a truly great family.’” Slavin told the magazine that the family was devastated when Jordan went missing.
Retrieving the body at Black Canyon of the Gunnison is turning into a difficult matter. According to a park media release, “Due to the complexity of the location, efforts are underway to recover the remains for positive identification by the medical examiner’s office. The National Park is currently reaching out to adjacent parks that have extreme technical skill sets to help with the recovery. The National Park Service is not providing the location or additional information until after the remains have been recovered.”
Several area agencies have been involved in the search for Jordan Marsters. “These agencies and the family have worked tirelessly over the last several weeks to come to this point in the investigation,” says the Park Service. “At this point, the death was believed to be unwitnessed and is under investigation.”
Looking to get into Yosemite National Park? Your plans may need a reroute if you’re coming in from the Merced, California, area. A landslide near Yosemite has shut down a major access route—indefinitely.
CHP photo
Rerouting from Merced due to landslide near Yosemite
Yosemite National Park officials say that Highway 140 is closed between Midpines and El Portal due a rock slide. If your plans call for using Highway 140, you’ll need to add some extra distance and time to enter Yosemite via Highways 41 or 120 (from the west). While the route will get you there, chains are required.
Reroute map courtesy google maps
The road-closing rockslide happened sometime Monday night, and closed a two-mile stretch of the roadway. Regional media outlet SFGATE quoted Caltrans spokesperson Brian Hooker, who said it may take a while to clear up the mess. “So, for right now, we do have it closed from Forrester Road through Incline out to Briceburg. And that’s going to be a long-term, extended closure until our crews can go out there and remove the debris and inspect the hillside so that we can reopen the road safely for motorists,” Hooker said.
“And she said, ‘Don’t hate. Hate is like a poison you make for your enemy that you end up swallowing yourself.’” ―David Duchovny
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Poultry Day! Whether you celebrate the animal or the meat today… we’ll let you decide.
On this day in history: 1918 – The U.S. Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time.
Tip of the day How I plan, pack, and book for six months on the road
By Nanci Dixon
We are going to be on the road for the next six months and planning, scheduling, booking and packing is a momentous job! It was a lot easier when we were full-time. Then it was basically plan, pull up jacks, bring in slides, and go.
This year we will be making the long haul from Arizona to Washington, D.C. We have to be there on a set date and there is very little leeway for breakdowns, storms, or heavy winds. I have had to be diligent in making sure we have campsites along the route booked and that there is flexibility. After D.C., the schedule is pretty loose, as not much is booked and we have no particular plan.
Although there are many other good RV trip planners available, I use… Continue reading.
Ask Dave Will my RV’s charger be sufficient for new lithium batteries?
Dear Dave,
I switched from two regular batteries to two LiFePO4 batteries. I have a 2020 Salem Hemisphere 26BHHL trailer. Can my trailer converter maintain/charge these batteries? … Also, can I cut a hole in the floor in a remote area for a small 4-inch computer fan to shove extra heat under the floor to keep the lines from freezing? —Jim, 2020 Salem Hemisphere 26BHHL Read Dave’s answer.
RANDOM RV THOUGHT:Noises on your RV roof will likely be louder and thus get your attention more than at home. Even a small bird walking on the roof makes noise. A pine cone dropping from a tree sounds like a bomb. A branch rubbing the roof in a strong wind can be annoying. On a rainy day, when the clouds open up, it can be hard to conduct a conversation until the downpour stops or slows. And hail: That’s really loud!
In the RV shop with Dustin Why retaining an RV expert witness is essential to RV legal matters
By Dustin Simpson
Retaining an RV expert witness can be essential in legal matters where specialized knowledge about RVs is required. An RV expert witness is typically someone with extensive experience and expertise in various aspects of RVs, including design, construction, maintenance, safety, and industry standards. Continue reading to learn more.
Video of the day Matt of Matt’s RV Reviews shares dramatic weight loss journey
By Cheri Sicard
When we polled our readers in the past about their favorite RV YouTube channels, Matt’s RV Reviews always came out on or near the top of the list. But if you haven’t seen Matt lately, boy, are you in for a surprise. He has changed. A lot! So much so that I walked right past him at a recent RV show and did not recognize him, even though I have been watching his videos for YEARS. Go, Matt!
Featured article Dublin Gulch, California—Cave dwellers of the 20th century
By Dave Helgeson
In this entry of Ghost Town Trails, we are visiting Dublin Gulch, located in Shoshone, California. You might consider Dublin Gulch a “ghost neighborhood,” rather than a ghost town, as the main portion of Shoshone is still inhabited by 22 souls, according to the 2020 census, and open for business. What makes Dublin Gulch so interesting is the fact that most of the residences are still intact, yet there are no standing buildings. You see, the residents of Dublin Gulch lived underground.
Reader poll Have Americans become ruder or nicer since the COVID pandemic in 2020?
Quick tip A free stop that can teach you something
A terrific place to pause on your RV travels is at a library. And the price is right — free admission (and sometimes even free or very inexpensive internet access). Search for local or regional magazines: They may provide ideas of things to see and do. And the same goes for the local newspaper, which will not only provide quick clues about local news and events but about the residents and their culture. Most libraries have a section devoted to regional history. Browse through a book or two. You will learn things about the area that you would never learn otherwise. In small libraries, consider donating a book you’ve read. It will be appreciated.
Over The Fire Cooking
Now that it’s spring (tomorrow!) and nice (well, nicer) weather has arrived, we can finally start cooking outside again! Check out this website for tons of recipes and cooking ideas for the campfire!
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ? Okay, waiiiiiiit… these are actually kinda nice. No, they’re really nice! Might be the coolest ones of these we’ve ever seen. Just don’t lose them on the picnic table because you’ll never find them!
Trivia
Photo credit: Immanuel Giel, Wikimedia
The world’s oldest bottle of wine dates back to around 325 A.D. Discovered in 1867, this ancient bottle was found in a Roman sarcophagus near the town of Speyer in Germany. Known as the Speyer wine bottle or the Römerwein, it is now housed in the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Speyer. Despite its age, the bottle still contains liquid, though it’s more of a brownish vinegar now due to centuries of oxidation.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Riker (Great Dane) is both a great travel companion and a mobility service dog trained at Service Dog Project Inc. In keeping with the ‘largest dog in smallest RV’ rule, he takes up a lot of our 23′ Ekko. Riker loves to travel, eat, explore, eat, and take up almost all of the space.” —Renee Le Verrier
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Dear Dave,
I switched from two regular batteries to two LiFePO4 batteries. I have a 2020 Salem Hemisphere 26BHHL trailer. Can my trailer converter maintain/charge these batteries? (I’ve asked questions before and got no answer… Redeem yourself!) Also, can I cut a hole in the floor in a remote area for a small 4-inch computer fan to shove extra heat under the floor to keep the lines from freezing? — Jim, 2020 Salem Hemisphere 26BHHL
Dear Jim,
Ouch. I posted the original question just as I received it [with Diane’s slight editing], since you stated that I should “redeem” myself because you got no answer when you wrote to me previously. I apologize for apparently not replying to you. While I try to answer every question I get, I have received more than 6,000 emails with questions, and have just surpassed 1,000 posts.
About lithium iron phosphate batteries
Most lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries have a charging profile of 14.6 volts for a much shorter period of time. From what information I can find on your Forest River Salem, it has an all-in-one distribution center/converter located under the refrigerator.
Forest River typically uses the WFCO WF 8930/50 model distribution center, which is available in a 30-amp or 50-amp application. Both models produce 13.6 volts when there is a low or no battery indication, and then drops to 13.2 volts for a maintenance charge once the battery reaches 12.6 volts. This is the preferred charging profile for a flooded lead acid (FLA) battery but will not fully charge a lithium battery. It will charge the batteries—however, only to about 60%.
Most owners replace the original FLA batteries with 100 AH lithium batteries, which can be drawn down to almost 100%. That means you most likely have 200 AH. Even at 60% charge, you still have more available AH than your previous batteries, but you are not getting all you paid for.
Some people believe they will supplement the charge with solar panels, which technically is true. However, that is only for the portion of the day when the panels are exposed to the sun.
Better option is dedicated converter/charger
The better option would be purchasing a dedicated lithium iron phosphate converter/charger such as the Progressive Dynamics PD9300 series.
Progressive Dynamics PD9360V 9300 Series Converter
Another issue with your lithium batteries is the output of the alternator in your tow vehicle. If it has a high voltage output or two alternators, it will send more voltage through the “pigtail” connected to the tow vehicle. A DC-to-DC charger will limit the amount of voltage going to the RV batteries and also protect the tow vehicle alternator and charging system from a draw coming from the RV.
Heating under floor
Next, you ask if you can cut a hole in the floor of your Forest River Salem to add a computer fan. Yes, if you can identify the wood framework that typically runs from the outer perimeter framework across the floor. Most Forest River trailers are 1/2” plywood or thicker and some have block foam sandwiched inside, as well. Use a residential stud finder and you should be able to locate any cross members and avoid them without jeopardizing structural integrity.
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Is one 300 Ah lithium or three 100 Ah batteries better? What size converter?
Dear Dave,
I decided to go lithium and am familiar with the install, but I have a question on batteries. Currently I have four 6-volt golf cart batteries and am okay with power availability, but slightly more would be better. I see a lot of batteries at 270-300 amps, but I cannot get a clear answer on what’s best: one 300-amp or three 100-amp lithium batteries? I have room for either. I’d like to hear your views and ideas. Thanks again. —Alan, 2018 Winnebago Vista 29VE
By Nanci Dixon
We are going to be on the road for the next six months and planning, scheduling, booking and packing is a momentous job! It was a lot easier when we were full-time. Then it was basically plan, pull up jacks, bring in slides, and go.
This year we will be making the long haul from Arizona to Washington, D.C. We have to be there on a set date and there is very little leeway for breakdowns, storms, or heavy winds. I have had to be diligent in making sure we have campsites along the route booked and that there is flexibility. After D.C., the schedule is pretty loose, as not much is booked and we have no particular plan.
Although there are many other good RV trip planners available, I use RV LIFE Trip Wizard to plan the route. When researching campgrounds I always look at their cancellation policy. If I can’t find it on their website, I give them a call. I also read lots of reviews but take them with a proverbial grain of salt (here’s why). If there are full hookups and roomy sites but somebody doesn’t like how far a walk it is to the bathrooms, I may book it. However, if in a state park and the roads are terrible, the restrooms filthy, and the sites are packed together, I’ll keep looking.
Organizing the trip
As I book campgrounds, I flag them in green in my mailbox and then print them out. I can organize them by date to see what I am missing and what dates need to be filled. I write at the top of each reservation the arrival date and the departure date. I have misread the departure dates in the past, which caused major problems. Nothing like mistakenly arguing with an irate camper and family waiting for the site that is supposedly ours and being deeply embarrassed as they point out the date is wrong!
I keep the confirmation emails in my inbox. One year when I neatly organized the confirmation emails in folders, there wasn’t enough cell service to open the folders. Now I can find them all with the green flag.
I line everything up and insert a sheet of colored paper where there are missing sites and double-check dates. The holes may or may not need a reservation. They may just be travel days with no particular place to stop needed.
To pack, to do, and shutting down the house lists
I make lists on my iPhone in the Notes app. One list is what to remember to pack when I think of it and the other is a to-do list. I wish it was just pack a few clothes and go, but it is much more than that when it is six months of travel. After parking the RV we have made numerous trips back and forth to get stuff we forgot to take out.
I also have a list of what to do to close up the house before we go, who to notify, and what to put on hold or cancel.
Lists, lists and more lists!
Packing it up
Now all the work starts to turn into excitement! We begin dragging everything out of the closets. It is a really good time to take a look at what we bring, how much room it takes and how much it weighs. Also, if we are just pulling stuff out that we had last year in the RV, we ask ourselves if we used it and, if so, how often, and is it worth taking again?
Our needs are different than when we used to full-time. Do I really need to take copies of taxes for the past seven years? An entire sewing kit and sewing machine? Most likely not. A lot of stuff ends up back in the closet or in the donation pile.
Must-haves
Even when bulky and sometimes unwieldy, there are some items we must bring. We carry a suitcase and funeral clothes for the worst-case scenario. Jackets for light, cool days to downright freezing temps. I even have a lightweight pair of boots. All our medicines, CPAP machine and accessories, and minimal hair stuff. We have a box of electronics chargers, cords, and cable adapters. I still bring too many and too-heavy books! Yes, my Kindle is lighter and takes up no room, but I like the feel of paper. Last year I ran out of books—not this year!
I haven’t even gotten to the Instant Pot and popcorn popper yet!
This article was originally published last year, March 2024.
By Cheri Sicard
When we polled our readers in the past about their favorite RV YouTube channels, Matt’s RV Reviews always came out on or near the top of the list. But if you haven’t seen Matt lately, boy, are you in for a surprise. He has changed. A lot! So much so that I walked right past him at a recent RV show and did not recognize him, even though I have been watching his videos for YEARS.
So no, the video below is not about RVs, but it is about a favorite RV personality and how he managed to lose 100 pounds!
In the video, Matt details how he accomplished this monumental feat using the Keto Diet. He also shares some of his favorite keto snacks that help keep him on the straight and narrow, even though he is continuously traveling.
Beyond that, he shares his daily tips for staying true to his new, healthier lifestyle. He changed his entire way of thinking along with his way of eating. He even has strategies for dining out without feeling deprived.
Matt’s success is truly inspirational. Especially for those of us who spend a lot of time on the road, as he shows it is possible to lose weight and improve health even while living a nomadic lifestyle. Bravo, Matt!
I bet climbing on the roofs of all those RVs you review is much easier now!
Hard to believe, isn’t it, that it was almost exactly five years ago that the U.S. shut down because of the “Coronavirus”. Five whole years. Jeez, where does the time go?
A lot has changed in those five years. And we mean a lot!
From everyday interactions to customer service experiences, many people have noticed shifts in social etiquette. Some argue that the pandemic made people more impatient and short-tempered, while others believe it reminded folks of the importance of kindness and community. Whether it’s the way people drive, behave in stores, or interact online, the ripple effects of those lockdown days still linger.
At the same time, the world has adapted in ways we never expected. Remote work became the norm for many, self-checkouts and online ordering skyrocketed, and personal space in public settings is now more respected (or ignored, depending on who you ask).
But one big question remains: Has all of this made Americans generally ruder or nicer?
In general, do you think Americans have become ruder or nicer since the COVID pandemic began in 2020? Why do you think that?
Please feel free to leave a comment after you vote, but for the love of commenting, please leave politics out of it. You make our job much less enjoyable when you leave unnecessary political comments and anger other readers. Please!
Two British RVers ran afoul of the law across the pond after they found a stowaway on their motorhome. On their motorhome, not in their motorhome. After parking their rig in the driveway after a trip to France, Adrian Fenton says he found something suspicious about the looks of the cover over his motorhome’s bike rack. Unzipping it, he found a young man. The British equivalent of America’s Homeland Security wasn’t amused and issued Adrian and his wife a ticket for nearly $2,000. Could it happen to you?
Vacation ends with discovery of RV stowaway
Last October, Adrian and Joanne Fenton had driven their motorhome onto Le Shuttle in Calais, France, and headed home after a vacation. The shuttle is a railway service between Calais in France and Folkestone in the United Kingdom that travels through the Channel Tunnel. Once off the train, they drove their motorhome back to their house and parked. It was then that Adrian unzipped the cover for the rig’s bike rack, and out popped a young man who told the couple he was just 16 and was from Sudan.
The Fentons thought they were doing right by calling authorities. Steve Hubbard via BBC.
A law-abiding couple, the Fentons called local authorities to report what appeared to be an illegal immigrant in the form of an RV stowaway. Officials hauled the young man away, and the Fentons thought that was the end of it. But in December, the couple received a most unwelcome letter from the British Home Office. The letter cited asylum and immigration law and pointed the finger at the Fentons. They had failed “to check that no clandestine entrant was concealed in the vehicle”—never mind that the bike rack was outside the motorhome. They were ordered to pay a fine equivalent to $1,950.
RV stowaway story spreads across the U.K.—and into the U.S.
A news article posted by the BBC says Adrian Fenton set about to get an explanation. He also asked for a reprieve from the fine. “In an email exchange to the Home Office, seen by the BBC, Mr. Fenton, a retired firefighter, wrote: ‘At no point did I believe I would be fined by taking correct and moral action.
“‘This action taken by Border Force to impose a fine only encourages travellers [or] holidaymakers in this position not to call the police but to let the stowaway abscond.’”
The Fentons’ government run-in hit the British media like a brick through a shop window. American news media also picked up the story, and soon the British government was getting an earful. A public poll was posted. It asked the public if they felt the Fentons should be held liable for the bike rack sneak. Of 4,600 respondents, 86% declared the fine “unfair.”
Fine erased
Happily, the government took a step back and erased the fine. But it still leaves Jonathan Vernon Smith wondering about it all. Smith hosts a radio show that the Fentons called to ask for help. Smith told the BBC, “‘They [the Fentons] were the victims in all of this and I am pleased for Joanne and Adrian this has been amended.’
“He added: ‘But it makes you wonder how many others have been affected and have just gone ahead and paid?’”
As we reported earlier this week, the Army Corps of Engineers has been forced to close several popular campgrounds throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins in Pennsylvania. More Army Corps shutdowns are in today’s news.
Army Corps shutdowns hit Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes
A federally-operated campground in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, will close for the 2025 season due to staffing shortages.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has announced it will close several recreational areas ahead of the 2025 season because of staffing issues. The agency, which manages Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes, stated that the staff shortage prevents safe operation of certain facilities.
According to USACE, Tompkins Campground on Cowanesque Lake’s northern shore will remain closed until further notice, including its swim beach and boat ramp. The Army Corps may also reduce or cancel recreational and stewardship events at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes.
Day-use facilities at Cowanesque Lake, such as picnic pavilions, walking trails, the disc golf course, and other boat launches, will remain open. Ives Run Campground and Lambs Creek Recreation Area will stay open along with their facilities.
Do you have reservations?
Those with reservations at Tompkins Campground will receive a refund through Recreation.gov and will be contacted via email. For assistance with refunds, visitors can visit the designated webpage.
The USACE will prioritize public health and safety tasks, including dam operations and emergency response, while some recreational areas remain closed. More information is available on the USACE website.
We’ll keep you updated on any other Army Corps shutdowns that have impact on RVers.
We’ve reported on the continual back-and-forth between Camping World and the Greenville, North Carolina, city fathers. Back in January, we noted that in its typical, “do it without permission, seek forgiveness later” fashion, Camping World raised a giant flag. When Greenville officials called them on it, the big RV company sought to get a change in zoning rules. The Camping World flag flies, but the fine meter is running.
Despite city council ruling, the Camping World flag flies
Greenville city council members voted to deny Camping World’s request, essentially shooting down the 3,200-square-foot banner that still flies above the dealership. In a vote of 4-2 against allowing the big flag, Camping World still stands in violation of city ordinances and is racking up fines to the tune of $250 per day.
The defiant Camping World CEO, Marcus Lemonis, has said he won’t bring down the flag. Is it patriotism, or marketing? One RVtravel.com reader observed, “Marcus Lemonis is a marketing genius, in addition to being a grifter. He’ll spin it as being forced to take down the flag rather than just have an appropriately-sized flag. That’ll attract every patriotic-signaling American to his store and he’ll be happy to fleece them. If the U.S. Capitol doesn’t need a flag that big then Camping World certainly doesn’t. (FYI the permanent Capitol flag is garrison-sized at 20×36 feet).” The Greenville Camping World flag is nearly four-and-a-half times that size.
And about those fines…
As to those fines, according to local media, last week Camping World’s fine tally had reached a total of $8,500. Some wonder if Marcus will put his money where his mouth is. So far, the company has only paid $650. The Camping World flag flies, and the next move is anyone’s guess.
Yosemite reservations are available—but look for the details
You’ll soon be able to reserve a spot for any of these campgrounds:
Upper Pines
Lower Pines
North Pines
Wawona
Hodgdon Meadow
There are some stipulations. Sites at Upper Pines are limited to those numbered 1 through 124.
Get ready for the race to reserve
When can you make your reservations? Gear up and be ready to tap your keyboard really fast, as reservations will likely go like lightning.
June 15 through July 14 arrivals: opens Monday, March 24
July 15 through August 14 arrivals: opens Monday, March 31
The reservations will be released at 7 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Recreation.gov. Officials may release more campground sites if operational capacity allows. If they release more reservations, they say they’ll give at least seven days’ advance notice through the park’s website and social media. Existing reservations will not be impacted.
Yosemite reservations are available, and you can bet they’ll be a hot commodity. Fire up your computer now!
Government decisions with long-term impacts require oversight, and public meetings are a vital tool for building trust between officials and the communities they serve—including RVers.
However, one such meeting, which could have directly benefited those affected, was canceled. The reason? Public officials were unable to rent the meeting venue because their government-issued credit card had been restricted to a $1 spending limit.
Pine Meadows Campground. Isabella Suarez on Google Maps.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Portland District, Oregon, oversees several recreational areas. Included are the Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs. Pine Meadows Campground on Cottage Grove Lake has nearly 100 sites, several on the lake shore. Schwarz Campground below Dorena Lake offers several dozen individual and double sites, and a half-dozen group sites.
Schwarz Campground. Antonio Harris Sr (Tony) on Google Maps.
The Corps recently invited the local communities to public meetings to help provide input on future planning for the management of both reservoirs. “Three in-person public meetings are being held in the cities of Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove, Oregon,” the Corps published in a media release. Meeting participants will hear about the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs. They’ll have the opportunity to make their views known. A virtual meeting is scheduled, but comments won’t be allowed.
“We hope to see a strong turnout from the local community to provide input on the long-term management of lands around Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs,” said Dustin Bengtson, deputy operations project manager. “All of our resources are managed to maximize public benefit and preserve resources for future generations. The public’s input is necessary to help us determine the best approach for both objectives.”
But then came more news.
“Due to Executive Order 14222, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) has canceled one previously scheduled public meeting for the Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes Master Plan (MP).” Why?
Army Corps explains the cancellation after we said “don’t get it”
Canceled – The following meeting has been canceled pursuant to Executive Order 14222 and resulting suspension of certain government expenditures.
Thursday • March 13, 2025 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Creswell Middle School, Cafeteria
655 West Oregon Avenue, Creswell, OR 97426
We looked up “Executive Order 14222.” Try as we could, we couldn’t parse out of the nearly 1,400-word order just how a public meeting cancellation ensures, “Government spending is transparent and Government employees are accountable to the American public.” So we asked the Army Corps.
The meeting canceled was at a middle school in Creswell, Oregon. Kerry Solan, a media relations speaker for the Portland District’s Army Corps’ office, emailed this reply:
“Creswell was a venue that required payment to cover the space and the Creswell personnel who would support hosting us at that location.
“The executive order froze government credit cards, which prevented us from being able to pay for the venue.”
It may not seem like much. Those interested ones in Creswell could hop in the car and drive nine to 14 miles farther and take in a different public meeting. Provided they had the time, and the other meetings meshed with their schedule. But for those who call out for more government transparency, a credit card freeze seems to make transparency opaque.
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