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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Efficient Marine Mammal Protection Act</b></p> <p>This bill abolishes the Marine Mammal Commission and transfers to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service its functions, including its duties, obligations, powers, authorities, responsibilities, rights, privileges, activities, or programs.</p>]]></text>
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