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January 26-28, 2007
Asian Immigrants in California Politics: Fresno's Hmong Councilman
Audio currently not available for this program.Nearly one in three California residents comes from another country. Whether they come as political refugees or high-skill
workers, immigrants are transforming the state. Some are just quietly working and raising their families. But more and more,
immigrants are stepping forward to lead their communities. Blong Xiong, a Hmong refugee born in Laos, recently became the
first Asian-American elected to Fresno's city council. Reporter: Sasha Khokha
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Photo slideshow
- See photos of Blong Xiong, a Hmong refugee born in Laos, who recently took office as the first Asian-American elected to Fresno's
city council.
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