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What's next for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act now that it's expired?
A long-standing federal program aimed at helping people afford medical treatment caused by toxic exposure, came to an end on Friday, June 7. Supporters tried to revive it but ultimately failed. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) passed the …