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No political contributions can be made using National funds or assets to any political party, political campaign, political candidate or public official in the United States or any foreign country, unless the contribution is lawful and expressly authorized. In addition, you may not make a political contribution on behalf of National or its subsidiaries, or with the appearance that such contribution is being made on behalf of National or its subsidiaries, unless expressly authorized. A “contribution” is any direct or indirect payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money, services or anything of value in connection with an election or to an organization or group formed to support or defend a referendum or ballot issue.
Nothing in this Code is intended to discourage you from making contributions of your own time or funds to political parties or candidates of your choice. However, you will not be compensated or reimbursed by National for any personal contributions.
You may not hire outside counsel or a public affairs firm to contact government officials regarding legislation, regulatory policy, or rule making on behalf of the Company unless you have obtained the appropriate approvals through National's Government Affairs department and the Office of Business Conduct and Ethics. This includes grassroots lobbying contacts.
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