- In a show of unity, Senate Democrats sealed a 60-vote majority needed to advance health care legislation Saturday ahead of an evening showdown with Republicans eager to doom the bill and inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.
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Creating, celebrating new families
Dressed in a white, floor-length gown, 3-year-old Willow Johnson was ready to officially join her new family. On Friday morning, Darren and Ginger Johnson of Graham legally welcomed Willow as their daughter. Their self-proclaimed “fairy princess” was one of 15 children adopted into 11 families at Pierce County Juvenile Court in celebration of today’s National Adoption Day.
Dressed in a white, floor-length gown, 3-year-old Willow Johnson was ready to officially join her new family. On Friday morning, Darren and Ginger Johnson of Graham legally welcomed Willow as their daughter. Their self-proclaimed “fairy princess” was one of 15 children adopted into 11 families at Pierce County Juvenile Court in celebration of today’s National Adoption Day.
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Skyline KO’s Kentwood in semifinal shootout
Kentwood’s defense held for 90 minutes of soccer. But even that wasn’t enough. After nine rounds of a penalty-kicks shootout, the Conquerors lost for the first time this season, 1-0 to Skyline in a Class 4A state semifinal Friday night at Harry E. Lang Stadium in Lakewood.
Kentwood’s defense held for 90 minutes of soccer. But even that wasn’t enough. After nine rounds of a penalty-kicks shootout, the Conquerors lost for the first time this season, 1-0 to Skyline in a Class 4A state semifinal Friday night at Harry E. Lang Stadium in Lakewood.
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