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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 25, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. RUTHERFORD:H.R. 4132.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.[Page H8226]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Veterans Affairs Physician Recruitment Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill enhances the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to recruit and retain medical personnel through scholarships and student loan repayment. </p>]]></text>
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