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        <fullName>Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Electronic Life Safety and Security Systems Federal Background Check Act of 2008 - Directs the Attorney General to establish a method to permit employers in the electronic life safety and security systems installation and monitoring industry to access criminal history records and other information to conduct background checks of prospective employees. </p>]]></text>
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        <title>To direct the Attorney General to establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry, and for other purposes.</title>
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