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                <TTBL_DATE>12/00/2016</TTBL_DATE>
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Drafting attorney:  Kevin P. Knopf (702) 868-5170  

Reviewing attorney:  Harry Beker (202) 622-6080

Treasury attorney:  Rachel Levy (202) 622-1868

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                    <NAME>Internal Revenue Service</NAME>
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                    <CITY>Las Vegas</CITY>
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