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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to award up to 100 grants for federally qualified health centers or&nbsp;rural health clinics&nbsp;to provide accredited continuing medical education to their primary care providers. <br /></p>]]></text>
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