Advocates ask lame-duck Congress to extend downwinder compensation before end of year
With less than 20 working days remaining this year, advocates for those exposed to radiation from mid-century nuclear tests ...
Opinion: We need to change how we educate Americans about atomic bombs
Last month, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors known for ...
Advocates call on Congress to reauthorize radiation compensation law in lame-duck session
A coalition of advocates and stakeholders called on Congress to take action in the lame-duck session to reauthorize the law ...
Commentary: We need to change the way we educate Americans about the atomic bombs
Last month, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors known for ...
The PACT Act: How veterans can access support for toxic exposure claims
The PACT Act offers a range of benefits for veterans, including VA healthcare enrollment, disability compensation, and ...
Hawley will back Cornyn for Senate GOP leader
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a rising conservative star, announced this week that he will support Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in ...
Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly: We need to change the way we educate Americans about the atomic bombs
For decades, Americans have been able to keep a comfortable distance from the disturbing visuals captured after the dropping ...
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Ministry of Health plans radiation therapy for cancer patients
The Ministry of Health is lacking radiation therapy services, which are essential for providing treatment to cancer patients. This was emphasized by Dr. Ane Veu, a consultant at the Colonial War ...
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Letter to the Editor: ‘We need Rep. Maloy to work with the Senate and save RECA,’ St. George woman says
This month is the 34th anniversary of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, also known as RECA, a program that has ...
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Singapore court awards $4.75m compensation for Singaporean victim of accident in Malaysia
The award also included compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses and future occupational therapy. The defendants are appealing the case. This article was first published in The ...
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Radiation and Russian bombs threaten this Ukrainian city, so it’s building schools underground
During a recent Associated Press trip to the Ukrainian-controlled zone closest to the nuclear plant, two airborne bombs struck electrical infrastructure in a matter of minutes as night fell. Russia ...