Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, addresses a crowd of anti-abortion activists gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday. A crowd of more than 2,000, according to Washington State Patrol estimates, turned out for the demonstration, which is usually one of the largest of the legislative session. (SR photo: Jim Camden)

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