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Vermont Yankee Workers Exposed to Radiation

By Eesha Williams

Vernon, VT – Recently released regulatory records show that workers at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant were exposed to unusually high levels of radiation. Radiation can cause cancer and other health effects. A citizens' group is now calling on regulators to fine Vermont Yankee's owner. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports.