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        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 8082028. CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION 195414. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 8277442.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GEHA'S AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</Explanation>
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