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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Child Care Supply Improvement Act of 2018</strong></p> <p>This bill provides financial support for child care programs, including by providing grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for supporting child care facilities&nbsp;or child care providers.</p>]]></text>
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