Town Hall Meetings Explain Benefits Available to Former Nuclear Workers

Hundreds of former nuclear weapons and uranium workers have attended a series of town hall meetings in Tennessee to learn about workers’ compensation benefits that might be available to them. The meetings were hosted by Cold War Patriots, a group that advocates for the workers. The group is spreading the word that those who have suffered a work-related illness may qualify for cash compensation and medical coverage through the federal Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.  The events took place in Knoxville, Lenoir City, Oliver Springs and Harriman. H...