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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Angolan Temporary Protected Status Act of 2003 - Expresses the sense of Congress that Angola qualifies for designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a nation with an ongoing conflict pursuant to which Angolan nationals would be eligible for temporary protected status in the United States.</p> <p>Amends the Act to so designate Angola for an initial one-year period. Sets forth temporary protected status eligibility requirements for Angolan nationals.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Angolan Temporary Protected Status Act of 2003</title>
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        <title>To designate Angola under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to make nationals of Angola eligible for temporary protected status under such section.</title>
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