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President Barack Obama asks Republican lawmakers to be fair in hearing his proposal of closing down the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. However, Republican lawmakers proposed bills to block the president's plan.

Ted Cruz of the Republican Party has made a strong stand against illegal immigrants. He is keen on keeping the country free from anyone who violates the law especially those who are illegally living in the US.

35,000 potential voters were blocked over two years from voting because of the additional hurdle required by the voter's ID law.