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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
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        <Explanation>COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD USES THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS SURVEY AS A SOURCE FOR COMPARABILITY DATA. DECISIONS ON COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>EXECUTIVE AND PLANNING: TOTAL EXPENSES 200,378. CUSTOMER SERVICES: TOTAL EXPENSES 166,047. USF EXPENSE: TOTAL EXPENSES 86,615. LONG DISTANCE EXPENSE: TOTAL EXPENSES 40,030. OTHER GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE : TOTAL EXPENSES 34,487. INTERNET EXPENSES: TOTAL EXPENSES 27,446. DUES: TOTAL EXPENSES 22,491. CALL COMPLETION SERVICES: TOTAL EXPENSES 18,298. ACCOUNTING : TOTAL EXPENSES 16,159. ACCESS EXPENSE: TOTAL EXPENSES 10,564. BAD DEBTS: TOTAL EXPENSES 6,975. POSTAGE: TOTAL EXPENSES 5,302. CONTRIBUTIONS: TOTAL EXPENSES 4,108. MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT: TOTAL EXPENSES 3,203. NUMBER SERVICES: TOTAL EXPENSES 2,439.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
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