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        <fullName>Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Military Air Travel Fairness Act of 2008 - Requires an air carrier to waive baggage fees for up to three baggage items (except those oversize or overweight) checked by a member of the uniformed services traveling under orders on a passenger air flight.</p>]]></text>
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