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        <fullName>Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Tax-Free Gold Act of 2008 - Prohibits the imposition of tax on any coin, medal, token, or gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or rhodium bullion issued by any person or jurisdiction.</p><p>Prohibits states from assessing any tax or fee on any currency or other monetary instrument that is used in interstate or foreign commerce and that is subject to the enjoyment of legal tender status under the U.S. Constitution.</p>]]></text>
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