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        <ExplanationTxt>MANAGEMENT REVIEWS FORM 990 WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH APPROVES THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING, AND PROVIDES A COPY TO THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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