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        <title>To prohibit agency restrictions on conference locations.</title>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Protect America's Cities from Government Blacklist Act of 2012 - Prohibits any federal agency or department from establishing or implementing an internal policy regarding travel, event, meeting, or conference locations that discourages or prohibits the selection of a location that is perceived to be a resort or vacation destination.</p>]]></text>
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