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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CENTER PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF ITS UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2022 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION OF PRESIDENT: THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY AND BONUS TO THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN FOR APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE USES THE AVERAGE BASE SALARIES OF OTHER CHIEF EXECUTIVES, AS PROVIDED IN THE AKRON, INC. THINK TANK COMPENSATION SURVEY, AS A GUIDELINE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part III, Line 4d</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHINA AND KOREA. 329654. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
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