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Why Virginia spends $500,000 on students who help state lawmakers

Posted at 1:23 PM, Feb 20, 2014
and last updated 2014-02-23 19:26:26-05

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) -  They are as prolific on Capitol Square as statues of George Washington. Virginia’s House and Senate pages are a well-mannered group of 13 and 14 year olds impeccably dressed in blazers and freshly buffed shoes.

They open doors, make copies, run errands and bring lunches to Virginia lawmakers.

They also learn life experiences such as balancing time and money.

"I probably won't forget this for the rest of my life," current page Devyn Lee said.