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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Medicare Preventive Services Coverage Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) extend from six months to one year the eligibility period for the &quot;Welcome to Medicare&quot; physical examination; and (2) cover and waive cost-sharing for specified additional preventive screening services.</p>]]></text>
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