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        <fullName>Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Options for Investors through United States Certified Coins Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit holders of individual retirement accounts (IRAs) or individually-directed pension plans to invest in coins that: (1) are certified by an independent, third-party grading service; (2) are, or were at any time, legal tender in the United States; and (3) are traded on a nationally recognized electronic coin trading network or listed by an independent coin wholesale reporting service. Permits trustees of IRAs or individually-directed pension plans that invest in coins or bullion to hold an indicia of ownership for such coins or bullion in lieu of physical possession under certain circumstances.</p>]]></text>
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