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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Reaffirms the strong support of the United States for its veterans and veteran entrepreneurs.</p> <p>Calls on federal agencies to improve federal contracting opportunities for small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for veteran entrepreneurs.</title>
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