Hegseth mulls benefits fix for veterans exposed to radiation at A-bomb test site
By: Richard Sisk | Published: 2026-05-19 00:05:43 | Source: www.militarytimes.com
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week said he would conduct a review on supporting a bill that would give veterans — predominantly from the U.S. Air Force — the same benefits civilians have been receiving for exposure to radiation at a Nevada test site that has seen more than 900 atomic bomb tests.
At a May 12 hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, Hegseth thanked Rep. Susie Lee…
