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        <ExplanationTxt>PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT CONSUMER CREDIT PAID TASSEY &amp; ASSOCIATES, A SINGLE MEMBER LLC OPERATED BY JEFF TASSEY, $773,747 FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THIS COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERS WERE ALSO MADE AWARE THAT A PORTION OF THEIR DUES WOULD BE USED TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES PROVIDED BY TASSEY $&amp; ASSOCIATES.</ExplanationTxt>
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