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• Jan 17, 2008 3:28 pm US/Central
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  Aid Plan For I-35W Bridge Victims Takes Shape

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Aid Plan For I-35W Bridge Victims Takes Shape

ST. PAUL (AP) ― Legislation to help people hurt by the Interstate 35W bridge collapse would allow victims to recover economic losses plus money for physical or emotional pain.
  
After months of conceptual discussions about a catastrophe survivor compensation fund, Rep. Ryan Winkler has put a plan in writing.
  
His bill could be the first of several on the topic for lawmakers to debate when the 2008 session opens in February.
  
The bill by the Golden Valley Democrat doesn't include a specific amount of money the state would pay nor would it cap the award any victim or their survivors could receive. A person appointed to administer the fund would determine compensation levels.
  
People who take the money would give up their right to sue the state.
 
An initial hearing on the bill is set for Tuesday.

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