diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -1,9 +1,3 @@
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-
-labels: "Needs Review"
-
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-
 - [ ] closes #xxxx
 - [ ] tests added / passed
 - [ ] passes `black pandas`