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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Military Spouse Relocation and Contract Reimbursement Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes reimbursements from the My Career Advancement Account Program account of a military spouse to pay fines imposed by an employer for breaking an employment contract in connection with the spouse's relocation due to a permanent change of station. </p>]]></text>
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