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MN House passes bill to recognize Hmong and Lao veterans who served in Secret War
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill that would recognize Hmong and Lao veterans for fighting communism during the Vietnam War, making Minnesota the first state to do so. The Minnesota … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/mn-house-passes-bill-to-recognize-hmong-and-lao-veterans-who-served-in-secret-war/89-ccf83d3d-22cb-4a6d-acf7-8c0b353e32a0
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MN House passes bill extending benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The bill will give hundreds of Minnesotans, who were recruited for a covert campaign called “The Secret War,” to receive veteran benefits. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments
Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments The show’s executive producer, Bill Owens, resigned suddenly on April 22, citing an inability to make … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-music-language-teaches-neenah-222834597.html
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Hmong, Lao Secret War veterans could receive benefits under new bill
Many in the Minnesota Hmong and Lao communities hope House lawmakers will pass a bill aimed at granting limited veterans’ benefits to Hmong and Lao special guerrilla units veterans in the Secret War. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-lao-secret-war-veterans-182336974.html
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans
Some of the benefits include special designations on their drivers licenses, veteran burial ceremonies and grave markers. Health care benefits are not included. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-senate-passes-bill-granting-benefits-to-hmong-and-lao-veterans/601340132
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Minnesota Senate Passes Veterans Budget Bill, Addressing St. Cloud Veterans’ Needs and Honoring Hmong SGU Veterans
Minnesota’s new veterans budget bill, supported by Senator Erin Murphy and spearheaded by Senator Aric Putnam, addresses needs expressed by local veterans. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2025/04/minnesota-senate-passes-veterans-budget-bill-addressing-st-cloud-veterans-needs-and-honoring-hmong-sgu-veterans/
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Minnesota Senate expected to vote on bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
The CIA recruited and trained thousands of Hmong people to fight on behalf of Americans during a clandestine operation in Laos during the Vietnam War, known as the “Secret War.” Now, those … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the GI bill or access to the state’s veterans homes. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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Phelps introduces bill to call in Legislature if federal funding is frozen
State Rep. Christian Phelps has introduced legislation that would require the Legislature to convene in a special session if “the U.S. President abuses power and freezes already-approved funds to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/phelps-introduces-bill-call-legislature-045900244.html
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-hmong-bill-deserves-swift-passage-in-madison/article_12e44276-df20-11ef-a724-efd3af5725a6.html
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New bill hopes to honor Laotian and Hmong fighters as veterans
A new bill introduced by Wisconsin state Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere seeks to recognize and honor Laotian and Hmong fighters that … Full story: https://wtmj.com/news/2025/01/29/new-bill-hopes-to-honor-laotian-and-hmong-fighters-as-veterans/