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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Pages H5883-H5884]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. COHEN:H.R. 3191.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:[[Page H5884]]Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United StatesConstitution, known as the General Welfare Clause.'' Thisprovision grants Congress the broad power ``to pay the Debtsand provide for the common defense and general welfare of theUnited States.''</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Expanding Opportunities to Underserved Businesses Act - Amends the Small Business Act to increase from $50,000 to $75,000 the maximum loan amount under the Small Business Administration (SBA) microloan program (loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small businesses).</p>]]></text>
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