"That's really difficult for us is that when Speaker Johnson blocks this bill, he's saying no to over 50 Republican House districts that would benefit from RECA," advocate Tina Cordova told NPR.
"They make it out to be this issue of money... while we've been paying for it with our lives," Cordova continued, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the program for affected communities.
Advocates say those sickened by the tests have suffered from a multitude of radiation-related illnesses, including thyroid cancer and lung disease.
So many in my family have suffered from radiation-related cancers, said Maggie Billiman, one of the trip's organizers, highlighting the personal impact of the atomic testing on individuals.
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