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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>VA Data Analytics and Technology Assistance Act or the VA DATA Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with academic institutions or other qualified entities to carry out any statistical analyses and data evaluation as required of the VA by law.</p>]]></text>
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