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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>America's Business Choice Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain electric motor vehicles and alternative fuel motor vehicles eligible for tax credits from depreciation limitations applicable to luxury automobiles.</p>]]></text>
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