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The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Senator Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, July 26, 2020, on Face the Nation. MARGARET BRENNAN: We now turn to Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Senator, thank you for joining us. Before we ge
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A Texas grand jury on Wednesday charged House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, and two political associates with conspiracy in a scheme to illegally funnel corporate campaign contributions to state candidates. DeLay, 58, announced after the indictment that he was temporarily relinquishing his leadership post, in accordance with House
stanley thermos Republican rules. I have notified the Speaker that I will temporarily step aside from my position as majority leader pursuant to rules of the House Republican Conference and the actions of the Travis County District Attorney today, DeLay said in a statement. DeLay retains his seat representing Texas 22nd congressional district. DeLay was accused of a criminal conspiracy along with two associates, John Colyandro, former executive director of a Texas political a
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stanley thermos heads DeLay s national political committee. Criminal conspiracy is a state felony punishable by six months to two years in a state jail and a fine of up to $10,000. The White House said President Bush regards DeLay as a good ally and leader, CBS News correspondent Mark Knoller reports. I think the president s view is that we need to let the legal process work, said White House press secretary Scott McClellan.DeLay, arguably the most powerful Republican in Congress, has denied any wrongdoing in the case and accused the Democratic prosecutor of pursuing a political agenda. These charges h
