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By: Channel 9 Eyewitness NewsNews@kcautv.com First responders are in a race against time in the search for any survivors of a devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., while the medical examiner'sMore>> Oklahoma medical examiner spokeswoman Amy Elliot said this morning that she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm. More>> By: Shereen MohammadSmohammad@kcautv.comIt was a scary situation for one Sioux City couple after the front of their home was fully engulfed in flames. The fire broke at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday. FirefightersMore>> A fire fully engulfed the front of a home in Morningside early morning Tuesday.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness NewsNews@kcautv.com At least 20 of the 51 people killed by a devastating monster tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., were children, the Oklahoma Chief Medical ExaminerMore>> At least 20 of the 51 people killed by a devastating monster tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., were childrenMore>> By Staci DaSilva sdasilva@kcautv.com This year was supposed to be easy for Lake City's Mackenzie Gorden. She entered the school year just 6 credits short of graduating and was already voted captainMore>> Mackenzie lost the use of her legs after a car accident in June of last year.More>> By: Scott Larson slarson@kcautv.com For over 150 years, the Sioux City Police Department has been serving and protecting Sioux City. And now, that history is on display for all to appreciate. OverMore>> Sioux City Police Museum features vintage technology, badges, uniforms, and moreMore>> ![(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)]( "(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)")
(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com MOORE, Okla. (AP) _ The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says a growing death toll from a massive tornado that struck outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoonMore>> Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says ``hearts are broken'' for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue throughout the night.More>> By: ABC News news@kcautv.com A mammoth tornado carved a trail of destruction through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, killing at least 37 people and ripping apart two elementary schools today, localMore>> Medical examiner says 51 dead, more casualties expectedMore>> By: Scott Larson slarson@kcautv.com Sioux City's famous "French Fries" sculpture is returning in a new spot downtown. The fries went into storage over five years ago and ony Monday, they were movedMore>> They're back! The "Sioux City" sculpture, more commonly referred to as "French Fries," has been moved to a new spot downtown.More>> By: Diana Johnsen djohnsen@kcuatv.com It's a sigh of relief for 32 workers at Simonsen Iron Works in Spencer. Over a week ago, employees were told the plant was closing. "After I got home, thinkingMore>> Thurston Manufacturing Company buys Simonsen Iron Works and saves over 30 jobs. More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News (AP) Gov. Terry Branstad says he is prepared to work on a compromise plan for how Iowa delivers health care to low-income residents. Branstad has opposed expanding theMore>> Gov. Terry Branstad says he is prepared to work on a compromise plan for how Iowa delivers health care to low-income residents.More>>
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Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) Thursday reacted to the Supreme Court decision on health care reform:
I applaud Thursday's Supreme Court decision to uphold the health care reform law. This is a huge win for South Dakotans and the nation. I have always believed health care reform was constitutional. Critically, the Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate.
From kids to seniors, health care reform has made a positive difference in the lives of tens of thousands of South Dakotans. More than 9,000 young adults in South Dakota have been covered under their parent's health insurance policies since the beginning of the year.
Nearly 100,000 South Dakotans on Medicare received free preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies as a result of health reform. Already this year, beneficiaries reaching the donut hole have saved an average of $690 on prescription drugs with the help of health reform.
I look forward to continue working with members of both parties to reduce health care costs and increase health insurance coverage. The Supreme Court decision upholding the health care reform law gives us the foundation to do just that.
