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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Investment Tax Simplification Act of 2005 - Makes permanent the reduction in individual capital gains tax rates enacted by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.</p> <p>Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the maximum capital gains tax rates for individuals and corporations.</p>]]></text>
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