Center Opens for Energy Workers Compensation Program
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act takes effect July 31 and offers a lump sum of 150000 plus illness benefits for nuclear weapons industry workers. regional claims office in Jacksonville says the process begins. survivors and injured workers urged to apply.
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Department of Labor
Savannah River
Lower Savannah center spared in budget cuts debate
Aiken and North Augusta benefited as the Lower Savannah work release center survived budget cuts aimed at closing facilities. City leaders cited inmate labor savings, noting recycling and city services rely on the program. Negotiations with Trenton prison were considered, but logistics proved problematic. The effort reduced overall cuts from $49 million to $33 million with Senate involvement aiding the outcome.
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North Augusta
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Senate
Savannah
Police chief candidate faces charges over media remarks
Santiago was charged with conduct unbecoming an officer for speaking to the media and criticizing the department. His attorney argued for free speech while colleagues noted it as a personnel matter. Robertson, mayor since last term, faced past riot-era accusations. prosecutors reopened Allen’s burial case and a separate riot officer shooting is under grand jury review.
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Stefan Presser
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Robertson
Charles H. Robertson
Radiation workers win battle over cold war illnesses
The Energy Department identified 317 sites with over 650000 workers, with the new compensation program offering medical care and 150000 dollars to those sick from radiation and other toxins. The law covers uranium plants in Piketon Ohio Paducah Kentucky and Oak Ridge Tennessee and Amchitka tests in Alaska.
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Harding
Alls
America
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Bill Richardson
Clinton
Piketon
Ohio
Paducah
Oak Ridge
Richard Miller
Allied Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union
Miller
Bush
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