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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>990, Part VIII, Line 2d - Section Revenue</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Revenue and expenses associated with SME sections are being reported separately in the current year Form 990. These two items have historically have been netted in the organization's prior year filings.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>990, Part IX, Line 24b - Section Expenses</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Revenue and expenses associated with SME sections are being reported separately in the current year Form 990. These two items have historically have been netted in the organization's prior year filings.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The audit committee of the board of directors is responsible for overseeing the audit and selecting the independent accounting firm. This process has not changed from the previous year.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
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