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"Virginia's aging population will increase nearly 77 percent in the next decade," said Del. Ward L. Armstrong (D-Henry), the House minority leader. "We must make the investments today to ensure the growing numbers of seniors are able to live with the freedom and dignity they have earned."
The Democrats' Change the Assembly Tour made stops yesterday in Rocky Mount and Danville. All 140 seats in the state legislature are up for election Nov. 6.
Republicans hope to maintain a majority in both houses; Democrats hope to take over the Senate and make inroads in the House.
-- Anita Kumar
STAFFORD SCHOOLS
Suit Filed Over Rejection of Antiabortion Club
A Stafford County high school student has filed suit in federal court against the county's school system for refusing to let her start an antiabortion club.
The conservative Alliance Defense Fund is representing the student, who alleges that her constitutional rights were violated. The student is not named in the lawsuit because she is a minor.
"It's our opinion the school should immediately permit the formation of the pro-life club, and we would be glad to settle the lawsuit," said David Cortman, an Alliance Defense Fund lawyer.
Colonial Forge High School Principal Lisa Martin denied the request for the club, saying it doesn't relate to the curriculum.
Cortman said the school has other clubs that do not appear to be directly linked with studies, such as the Young Republicans, Young Democrats and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
-- Associated Press
