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        <title>To prohibit government-sponsored enterprises from making lobbying expenditures, political contributions, or other certain contributions.</title>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Prohibits the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and their affiliates from making: (1) lobbying expenditures; (2) political contributions; or (3) contributions to any nonprofit tax-exempt organization.</p><p>Declares that violating this Act shall constitute violation of federal law limiting the use of appropriated funds to influence certain federal contracting and financial transactions (thus, imposing the same penalties).</p>]]></text>
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