LYNCHBURG Efforts to get compensation for victims of Virginias forced sterilization policy appear to be on stronger footing this year with a brighter state budget outlook and continued backing from House of Delegates leaders.

I think it has a better chance of getting out this year than it did last year. Last year, we ran out of money, said Del. John OBannon, R-Henrico, a subcommittee chairman on the House Appropriations Committee.

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