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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Long Range Bomber Expansion Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress recommendations for a minimum number of bomber aircraft, including penetrating bombers in addition to B-52H aircraft, to enable the Air Force to carry out its long-range strike mission.</p>]]></text>
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