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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Transparency for Cable Consumers Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires cable operators and internet service providers that have been directed to pay at least $1,000,000 to a state in fines or penalties to submit an annual report to the Federal Communications Commission that includes both consumer and internet service data. </p>]]></text>
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