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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch to investigate alleged misconduct in the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court; to conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.</p>]]></text>
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