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Barbara Alexander and granddaughter, Alex, walk home from her elementary school in Richmond. In the event of a swine flu epidemic, older people may become emergency contacts and caregivers for ill younger people. Photo by Chip Mitchell

Enlisting the Elderly Against Swine Flu
Barbara Alexander lives four blocks from granddaughter Alex’s Richmond school, much closer than her daughter’s office across town. In an emergency, Alexander can reach the school quickly. That’s important, because Alex and her classmates are at high risk for H1N1 influenza, or swine flu. More >>

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Running for governor of Virginia, Democrat R. Creigh Deeds, left, and Republican Robert F. “Bob” McDonnell debated Monday night in a forum moderated by Judy Woodruff of PBS. Photo by Steve Helber/AP Photo

Deeds, McDonnell Vie for Virginia Governor
Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Robert F. “Bob” McDonnell spotlighted the personal side of politics Monday night as they tried to connect with Virginia voters through their experiences on aging, education and pay equity. More >>

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