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        <text><![CDATA[<p><strong>Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act</strong></p><p>This bill expands eligibility for the Small Business Administration microloan program to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</p><p>The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 for small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers.</p>]]></text>
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