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        <ExplanationTxt>Part I, Line 10:The total awards of $116,575 included on line 10 were awarded to 107 Dillards employees who were in immediate need of funds for food, clothing, and shelter following an Arkansas tornado (DR-4698) and Hurricane Idalia (DR-4738) in 2023.</ExplanationTxt>
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