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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. RANGEL:H.R. 4537.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article XVI of the Constitution--Congress shall have powerto lay and collect taxes on incomes. . .[Page H3364]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <fullName>Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, amounts received as a pension, annuity, or similar allowance for personal injuries or sickness resulting from service as a qualified public safety employee (defined as a state or local employee who provides police protection, firefighting services, or emergency medical services). </p>]]></text>
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    <title>To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received for personal injuries or sickness resulting from service as a qualified public safety employee.</title>
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