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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2006 - Revises and reorganizes the federal criminal code. Incorporates into such code all major federal crimes, including drug crimes, immigration crimes, and transportation-related crimes.</p> <p>Sets forth uniform definitions applicable to the entire criminal code.</p> <p>Provides for the punishment of attempts and conspiracies to commit a crime on the same basis as the completed offense, as a general rule.</p> <p>Consolidates criminal and civil forfeiture and restitution provisions.</p>]]></text>
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