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Lawmaker urges action on 'downwinders' compensation during floor remarks
2159226 · January 27, 2025
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Summary
During points of personal privilege, a representative highlighted health effects from Cold War nuclear testing, urged passage of federal compensation expansion, and encouraged colleagues to push their congressmembers to act.
A state representative used a point of personal privilege to mark "Downwinders Day" and pressed colleagues to support federal action expanding compensation for victims of atomic testing.
The representative described historical open-air testing by the U.S. government over Nevada after World War II and cited health impacts in Missouri, saying…
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