Covid19 to fasttrack vaccine. Soledad pump soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. Its the fourth of july holiday, a time to reflect on the nations beginnings its ideals, its dreams, its failures, and its flaws. And a time to consider what it means to be an american. For immigrants and refugees, the journey to becoming an american citizen can take years. First, learning a new language, then studying the countrys history, passing the citizenship test, and finally, taking the oath of citizenship. While covid19 put the traditional naturalization ceremonies on hold, this week the nation once again welcomed new citizens as federal magistrates across the country got creative and held ceremonies on sidewalks, in small groups, and one on one. Judge nancy joseph, a federal magistrate in milwaukee, invited our cameras to witness that special moment last fall at the marquette law schools Constitution Day event. There are people from almost every part of the globe. And we tell them w
David Ballantyne Rowley, a resident of Porter Beach, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his family’s lakeside home on May 30, 2024. In March, he celebrated his 70th birthday alongside his