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Pa. grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse sets stage for Capitol showdown

The state legislature is set to return to session in the Capitol next week, and at the center of the the debate will be this question: should lawmakers create a window to allow older victims of child sexual abuse to sue?

Under President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati the Pa. Senate will face a decision on whether to approve opening a window on the state's civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse.
Under President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati the Pa. Senate will face a decision on whether to approve opening a window on the state's civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse.Read moreMATT ROURKE / AP