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RECA stands for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This federal law provides a one-time payment (and in some cases, assistance with medical expenses) to individuals who developed certain illnesses after exposure to radiation from nuclear weapons testing, uranium mining, or related contamination.
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Meet Marci: Gateway to Hope Recipient
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Meet Heather: Gateway to Hope Recipient
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Meet Melissa: Gateway to Hope Recipient
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Meet Minette: Gateway to Hope Recipient
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