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        <fullName>Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>College Savings Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the maximum annual contribution limit for Coverdell education savings accounts from $2,000 to $5,000; and (2) allow a tax deduction up to $5,000 for contributions to an education savings account. </p>]]></text>
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