Compensation increased for Virginia Tech victims

Families of the Virginia Tech students and faculty members shot to death by a student in April will receive more compensation than originally planned. Each of the families of the 32 people killed will be eligible for $180,000, about $30,000 more than had been envisioned. In addition, those among the 26 wounded who spent at least 10 days in the hospital will be eligible for $90,000 and a waiver of tuition and fees for the remainder of the time it takes them to complete their degrees at the university.

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