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"I think that's right that the taxpayers of Texas should not bear the burden of what should be and is a national responsibility," Cruz said.

Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Dismiss Adams Case, Capping Days of Drama The move was preceded by a wave of resignations of prosecutors, each refusing to sign the motion and some criticizing the ...

A view of the settlement of Maale Adumim and the E1 area of Jerusalem, 2 November 2011. Mahmoud illean / Demotix/Demotix / Press Association Images.