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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. WESTMORELAND:H.R. 5710.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Congress has the power to enact legislation pertaining tothe rules and regulations for property owned by the UnitedStates pursuant to Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of theConstitution.[Page H2646]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Better Use of Refrigerator Regulations Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a total daily energy consumption standard for medium temperature commercial refrigerators manufactured six months after this Act's enactment that: (1) have a self-contained condensing unit, sliding or hinged doors in the back intended for use by sales personnel, and other transparent material in the front for displaying merchandise; and (2) are no greater than 66 inches high and are intended to serve as a counter for transactions between sales personnel and customers.</p> <UL> <UL> </UL> </UL> <UL> </UL>]]></text>
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