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Cornyn: Obama trying to ‘divide the country’ with marriage equality
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) says that President Barack Obama only announced support for same sex marriage because “he can’t run on his record.” “He’s trying to raise divisive issues up to solidify his base and to divide the country,” Cornyn told CNN’s Candy Crowley on Sunday. “We have two looming…
Sen. Cornyn: Democrats trying to ‘score cheap political points’ with violence against women bill
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Monday accused Democrats of trying to use the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act as a political weapon against Republicans. “Since it became law in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has helped millions of victims break free from the terrible cycle of…
U.S. to upgrade Taiwan jets, China protests
The United States on Wednesday announced a $5.85 billion upgrade of Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jets, leading to a swift rebuke by China even though the deal stopped short of selling new planes. Taiwanese and US officials insisted that the upgrade would improve the island’s defences as it faces a rising…
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