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  • 02 Nov 09
    theenergynet
    Energy Net

    We're not nuclear scientists or radiation experts, but we're willing to accept the recommendation from those who are -- especially after years of study.

    Congress should approve the special exposure cohort for Hanford workers currently being recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

    A special cohort would make automatic $150,000 in compensation and extend medical coverage to potentially hundreds of sick Hanford workers who were employed for at least 250 days from Oct. 1, 1943, through June 30, 1972.

    In the case of deceased workers, surviving family may be eligible for the payment.

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