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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 Ms. SINEMA:H.R. 3053.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The constitutional authority on which this bill rests isthe power of Congress to make all Laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof; as enumerated in ArticleI, Section 8.[Page H5402]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <title>Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014</title>
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        <fullName>Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Healthcare for our Heroes Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish scholarships to new participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Professionals Educational Assistance Scholarship Program until December 31, 2016 (currently, December 31, 2014).</p>]]></text>
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