Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion
As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.
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As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.
The glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.
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