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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act </b></p> <p>This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on investment research regarding small issuers, including emerging growth companies and companies considering initial public offerings. The report must: (1)&nbsp;include topics such as the availability of such research and potential conflicts of interest relating to its production and distribution, and (2) make recommendations for increasing small-issuer investment research. </p>]]></text>
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