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Senate approves crime victims compensation bill in Pa
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill authorizing state grants up to 15000 for crime victims with 45 votes in favor and 2 against. Awards include 100 per week of lost earnings up to 10000, and 15000 to survivors if death occurs. injured victims may also qualify. The measure calls for a 200000 budget for a three member Crime Victims Compensation Board and requires claims within one year. One year costs projected at 2.8 million. another bill would cover this. Two board members must be lawyers with five years’ experience.
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Robert Jubellrer
R-Blair
T. Newell Wood
R-Luzerne