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Ben Ray Luján: the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), this program was created to provide compensation and justice to those…

On the recordJuly 8, 2024
the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), this program was created to provide compensation and justice to those Americans who suffered devastating health impacts of nuclear weapon development and testing.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan highlights the purpose of the RECA for victims of nuclear testing.

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