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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Volunteer First Responder Loan Forgiveness Act</b></p> <p>This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make certain volunteer first responders eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. </p>]]></text>
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