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Trump, Cruz tensions may provide liveliest Republican debate yet
CHARLESTON, S.C./MANCHESTER, N.H. Flaring tempers and sharp elbows may turn a debate of seven Republican presidential candidates into a seven-car pileup on Thursday with tensions between Donald Trump and rival Ted Cruz leading the way.
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Maine lawmakers to take step toward possible impeachment of governor
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Ted Cruz did not disclose 2012 Senate campaign loan: NY Times
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz failed to disclose to the Federal Election Commission a loan from Goldman Sachs for as much as $500,000 that was used to help finance his successful 2012 U.S. Senate campaign, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. | Video



