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        <fullName>Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Reasonable Rates for Veterans Act - Sets at 21 cents per mile the rate of reimbursement for private motor vehicle travel under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program.</p>]]></text>
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