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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Abolishes the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF). </p> <p>Rescinds any unobligated funds that were appropriated for the activities of the Office. Requires such funds to be returned to the Treasury and used toward reducing the federal deficit. </p>]]></text>
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    <title>To abolish the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.</title>
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