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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt I-A Line 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MADE EXPENDITURES FOR ISSUE ADVOCACY TO EDUCATE VOTERS ON CANDIDATES VIEWS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>856192</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
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      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>808660</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>808660</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt X, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE WELCOME PARTY, INC. HAS PROCESSES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. THE WELCOME PARTY, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <InPersonSolicitationsInd>X</InPersonSolicitationsInd>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>VOX POPULI PARTNERS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <NetToOrganizationAmt>-5000</NetToOrganizationAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST IN WHICH THE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY HAS IN ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHICH IS A PARTY TO A TRANSACTION UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD. THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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