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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO ONLY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING UPON REQUEST. THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.</ExplanationTxt>
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