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Discussions with Deb: How to Improve EEOICPA for…

I don’t know how many of you remember, but back in 2015 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule changes to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP).  There…

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DOL RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 4.9.2019

By: Susan Adkisson What does this mean for the patient or prospective patient with regards to approval of illnesses, the need for in-home care, etc.?  Please refer to the Cold…

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Preserving the History of Oak Ridge, TN

By Susan Adkisson I have had the pleasure of knowing Lloyd and Betty Stokes for many years.  They, as well as others, have worked endlessly in preserving the history of…

Try this easy Taco Salad recipe: a taco salad in a tortilla bowl with ground beef, lettuce, diced tomatoes, black beans, and shredded cheese. A February 2019 recipe favorite!.
CWP February 2019 Recipe: Easy Taco Salad

This year, the Cold War Patriots created a calendar filled with delicious recipes submitted by our members. Each month we will be posting a different recipe from the 2019 Cold…

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Discussions with Deb: New SEC for Y-12

This may not come as a surprise to you but EEOICPA is complicated! At the December, 2018 NIOSH Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health meeting NIOSH announced that they…

A bowl of Venison Chili, a hearty CWP Recipe, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions, with steam rising from the surface.
CWP January 2019 Recipe: Venison Chili

This year, the Cold War Patriots created a calendar filled with delicious recipes submitted by our members. Each month we will be posting a different recipe from the 2019 Cold…