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        <text><![CDATA[ <p> Federal Housing Fairness Act of 2006 - Amends the National Housing Act to revise eligibility requirements for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single family mortgage insurance to increase the maximum principal obligation to the lesser of: (1) 100% (currently 95%) of the median single-family house price in the area; or (2) 100% (currently 87%) of the alternative the dollar amount limitation.</p>]]></text>
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