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Senator uses old-style filibuster on CIA nominee

Senator uses old-style filibuster on CIA nominee WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican senator and tea party favorite from Kentucky used an old-style filibuster lasting nearly 13 hours to take control of the chamber and block Senate confirmation of John Brennan’s … Continue reading

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Demanding Benghazi documents, McCain, Graham will delay Brennan nomination

Demanding Benghazi documents, McCain, Graham will delay Brennan nomination (CBS News) Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. will not move forward President Obama’s nominee to head the CIA until they receive additional documents detailing the White House’s handling … Continue reading

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A message from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)

A message from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) While battle raged at the Alamo 177 years ago, a free Republic was born when delegates from across Texas met to declare their independence from a Mexican government that had “ceased to … Continue reading

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Texas ‘Cruz Missile’ — Senator standing by his principles, ready to take the heat

Texas ‘Cruz Missile’ — Senator standing by his principles, ready to take the heat Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has earned a few nicknames in the brief seven weeks he’s been in Congress – including the unflattering “Senator No.” But … Continue reading

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