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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mrs. TORRES:H.R. 981.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:According to Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: of the UnitedStates Constitution, seen below, this bill falls within theConstitutional Authority of the United States Congress.Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H1086]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Indian Health Service Hiring Freeze Exemption Act</b></p> This bill exempts the Indian Health Service from any action by the President to prevent federal agencies from creating or filling civilian employee positions.]]></text>
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    <title>Indian Health Service Hiring Freeze Exemption Act</title>
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