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        <fullName>Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Relief for Life-Saving Blood Donors Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction from gross income (available for taxpayers whether or not they itemize deductions) for the donation of blood and plasma to a recognized blood bank center or blood-collection institution.. Allows $50 for each donation to a maximum of $150 for a taxable year.</p>]]></text>
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