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U.S. Senator Josh Hawley recently appeared on Fox News to discuss the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and the need to compensate individuals affected by radioactive waste from the government's nuclear testing programs. During the interview, Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of providing compensation to those who have been harmed by the government's actions.

"What my legislation would do is, number one, reauthorize [RECA] that for years has provided life-saving compensation for folks that the federal government has poisoned," Senator Hawley stated.

In addition to Senator Hawley, members of the grassroots advocacy group "Just Moms" also joined the discussion, highlighting the struggles faced by Missourians due to the government's negligence.

"The government has done all of this. It has imposed these hardships on these working people... These working folks, they are the heroes of this story," Senator Hawley concluded.

Missourians have been dealing with a range of diseases and cancers as a result of the government's mishandling of radioactive waste. Senator Hawley and advocates like "Just Moms" are working towards ensuring that those affected receive the compensation they deserve.

To learn more about Senator Hawley's efforts to reauthorize and expand RECA, viewers can follow the series on Fox News during the 6pm hour in the upcoming weeks.