Research ReportCRS ReportVersion 15
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The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA): Compensation Related to Exposure to Radiation from Atomic Weapons Testing and Uranium Mining
Published Jul 19, 2024Updated Jun 21, 2025
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