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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill sets at $55,000, or $2,500 for an individual or small business, the maximum civil penalty assessed on a person for an unfair or deceptive practice relating to unfair methods of competition in air transportation, the sale of air transportation, or specified regulations relating to price advertising and opt-out requirements. </p>]]></text>
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