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None of the funds made available by this Act may be used, directly or indirectly, to pay for any personal service, advertisement, telegram, telephone, letter, printed or written matter, or other device intended or designed to influence in any manner a Member of Congress, a jurisdiction, or an official of any government, to favor or oppose any legislation or appropriation pending before the Congress, in violation of section 1913 of title 18, United States Code: Provided, That this restriction shall not prevent officers or employees of the Department of Defense from communicating with Members of Congress or congressional staff in the course of their official duties in response to a request for information, testimony, or other communication, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.