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Federal Watchdog Probing Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts To Change Pandemic Loan Program

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on February 5, 2021 · Requirements of the program were altered soon after Cruz wrote to officials in charge. The changes benefitted major Cruz donors.

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