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Congressional investigation sought of nuclear workers compensation program via McClatchy DC

Posted on 2015/12/23 by norma field

WASHINGTON A Kansas City, Missouri, congressman who once worked in a nuclear weapons plant told McClatchy he will seek a hearing and a congressional investigation into the federal compensation program for employees who became sick after working at such facilities … Continue reading →

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New group seeks justice for Marshall Islands nuclear test victims via Marianas Variety

Posted on 2015/12/18 by norma field

MAJURO — A new organization focused on the nuclear weapons testing legacy in the Marshall Islands says its aim is achieving justice for Marshall Islanders. The group, Radiation Exposure Awareness Crusaders for Humanity — Marshall Islands or REACH-MI, officially launched … Continue reading →

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Federal Government Acknowledges Nuclear Radiation, Chemicals Likely Killed 396 In Idaho via Inquisitr.com

Posted on 2015/12/13 by norma field

[…] The federal government acknowledged for the first time this year nuclear radiation work done by workers at Idaho National Laboratory probably caused or contributed to the deaths of 396 workers. Though the U.S. federal government compensated the families of … Continue reading →

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The First Line of Defense via Slate

Posted on 2015/12/11 by norma field

During the Cold War, they guarded America’s nuclear weapons facilities. Now they are dying of cancer, as the U.S. government looks the other way. By Jim Morris and Jamie Smith Hopkins ORTSMOUTH, Ohio—Paul Brogdon was a security guard at the … Continue reading →

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Fukushima ghost town struggles back to life　via The Irish Times

Posted on 2015/10/16 by norma field

[…] Their town, once home to 7,800 people, has a new kindergarten, school and welfare centre where former nuclear evacuees can get counselling. All that’s missing are people: fewer than 200 residents have returned. Last month, Naraha became the first … Continue reading →

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Over 3,000 Fukushima residents seek compensation for mental distress from nuclear disaster via The Mainichi

Posted on 2015/07/26 by norma field

FUKUSHIMA — More than 3,000 residents here have filed for compensation for mental distress over radiation emanating from the Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant disaster through an out-of-court settlement system, it has been learned. The claim was filed with … Continue reading →

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Fukushima cattle producer’s beef with TEPCO, government leads to lawsuit via The Asahi Shimbun

Posted on 2015/07/25 by norma field

KORIYAMA, Fukushima Prefecture–A local cattle producer has sued Tokyo Electric Power Co. and the government to recover 500 million yen ($4 million) in losses it says it suffered as a result of the 2011 nuclear disaster. In the suit filed … Continue reading →

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Rules eased to compensate more ill Hanford workers via The Tri-City Herald

Posted on 2015/07/10 by norma field

New rules that will make compensation easier to obtain for ill Hanford workers have taken effect. They should help more workers receive $150,000 compensation plus reimbursement for current medical expenses related to Hanford exposures that may have caused certain cancers. … Continue reading →

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TEPCO told to pay 27 million yen to family of Fukushima evacuee who killed himself via the Asahi Shimbun

Posted on 2015/06/30 by norma field

FUKUSHIMA–Tokyo Electric Power Co. has been ordered to pay 27 million yen ($219,500) in compensation to the bereaved family of a male evacuee who committed suicide after being displaced due to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Presiding Judge Naoyuki Shiomi … Continue reading →

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Thousands of Tochigi residents seek redress over Fukushima nuclear disaster via The Asahi Shimbun

Posted on 2015/06/17 by norma field

More than 7,000 residents of northern Tochigi Prefecture sought government mediation for an out-of-court settlement with the operator of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in their quest for 1.85 billion yen ($14.99 million) in compensation. It is … Continue reading →

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