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        <text><![CDATA[Extends the tax benefits available under the Internal Revenue Code for services performed in a combat zone to active duty performed by a member of the U.S. armed forces on the Island of Diego Garcia.]]></text>
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    <title>A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services on the Island of Diego Garcia shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, and for other purposes.</title>
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