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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 95 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. CARTWRIGHT:H.R. 6052.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I; Section 8; Clause 1 of the Constitution statesThe Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes,Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare ofthe United States .. .[Page H5021]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act of 2018</b></p> <p>This bill provides for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services, in accordance with specified criteria and limitations.</p>]]></text>
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