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        <text><![CDATA[ Make College Affordable Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the deduction for higher education expenses by increasing the applicable dollar limit; and (2) allow a limited credit for interest paid on higher education loans.]]></text>
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    <title>Make College Affordable Act of 2003</title>
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