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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — More than a dozen of the major Republican presidential candidates have participated in a candidate's forum in New Hampshire.
All but three of the 17 hopefuls took part and without exception, aimed their criticism at Democrats instead of each other during the two-hour event. The format featured individual question-and-answer sessions before an audience in Manchester. They addressed several contentious issues including immigration and abortion.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry called the flow of immigrants crossing the border illegally "a serious wound." Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum called for a 25 percent reduction of low-skilled immigrants coming into the country legally.
Three of the four senators participating —Marco Rubio of Florida, Ted Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky — did so via satellite from C-SPAN's Washington studio so they wouldn't miss a vote on Planned Parenthood funding.
Noticeably absent from the forum was billionaire Donald Trump.
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173-c-23-(Rita Foley, AP correspondent)-"are not secured"-AP correspondent Rita Foley reports Jeb Bush has come up with a plan to address the problem of illegal immigration. (3 Aug 2015)
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172-v-30-(Rita Foley, AP correspondent)--One of the presidential candidates is rolling out his immigration plan for the nation. AP correspondent Rita Foley reports. (3 Aug 2015)
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089-a-15-(Former Governor Rick Perry, R-Texas, GOP presidential candidate, in interview Sunday)-"physically or mentally"-GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry says he'll be much better prepared this go round to avoid another 'oops' moment during the upcoming debates like he had the last time he ran for president. ((Perry could not remember all three of the federal agencies he would eliminate)) COURTESY: 'Fox News Sunday' ((mandatory on-air credit)) (3 Aug 2015)
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090-a-06-(Governor John Kasich (KAY'-sihk), R-Ohio, GOP presidential candidate, in interview Sunday)-"a single delegate"-GOP presidential candidate Governor John Kasich says there's plenty of time to make the top ten in another debate if he doesn't make it to prime time this week. COURTESY: 'Fox News Sunday' ((mandatory on-air credit)) (3 Aug 2015)
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099-c-18-(Jackie Quinn, AP correspondent)-"fascist Nazi appeaser"-AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the Trump campaign says it fired a longtime aide, Sam Nunberg, for postings on his Facebook page. (3 Aug 2015)
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103-a-09-(Donald Trump, R-N.Y., presidential candidate, in interview Sunday)-"might consider that"-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump says he is leaving the door open to a third party candidacy. COURTESY: ABC's "This Week" ((mandatory on-air credit)) (3 Aug 2015)
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101-a-08-(Donald Trump, R-N.Y., presidential candidate, in interview Sunday)-"African American people"-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump says President Obama has hurt chances for African Americans. COURTESY: ABC's "This Week" ((mandatory on-air credit)) (3 Aug 2015)
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100-a-12-(Donald Trump, R-N.Y., presidential candidate, in interview Sunday)-"our country great"-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump explains why he is now critical of politicians he has supported in the past, like Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush. COURTESY: ABC's "This Week" ((mandatory on-air credit)) (3 Aug 2015)
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087-w-36-(Tim Maguire, AP correspondent, with Governor John Kasich, R-Ohio and former Governor Rick Perry, R-Texas)--GOP candidates talk about the chances of missing the upcoming debate. AP correspondent Tim Maguire reports. (3 Aug 2015)
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APPHOTO NHWS155: Republican presidential candidate, former New York Gov. George Pataki speaks during a forum Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole) (3 Aug 2015)
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APPHOTO NHWS153: Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during a forum Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole) (3 Aug 2015)
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APPHOTO NHWS156: Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a forum Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole) (3 Aug 2015)
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