Congress is running out of time to expand benefits for downwinders harmed by nuclear tests

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Congress is running out of time to expand benefits for downwinders harmed by nuclear tests
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Congress didn't include an expansion of benefits to radiation victims in its recent $1.2 billion spending package, giving lawmakers until June extend the aid before it runs out.

<p>WASHINGTON — Advocates for downwinders exposed to nuclear fallout from weapons tests have long called on Congress to extend federal assistance to victims and hoped a Senate proposal to do just 

com/article/50959537/biden-signs-12-trillion-funding-package-averting-government-shutdown" rel="follow" target="_blank">approved</a> over the weekend, however, leaving the House of Representatives until June to take up a&#x

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