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SLIDESHOW: Chuuk Mark Edward Harris/Civil Beat

SLIDESHOW: Chuuk

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The poorest of the nations in the Federated States of Micronesia, Chuuk is also one of the largest sources of out-migration.
An Untold Story of American Immigration Mark Edward Harris/Civil Beat

An Untold Story of American Immigration

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First we nuked their islands and then we took control of the whole region. In exchange, Micronesians can move to the U.S. without restriction. And they are coming  — by the tens of thousands — for health care, education and jobs.

The Story Behind ‘The Micronesians’ Mark Edward Harris/Civil Beat

The Story Behind ‘The Micronesians’

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Micronesians are coming to the U.S. in large numbers, tapping taxpayers for heath care and social services. We wanted to find out why.
Join Us Oct. 27 for a Micronesia Storytelling Event

Join Us Oct. 27 for a Micronesia Storytelling Event

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The first Hawaii Storytellers event focuses on stories of Micronesian immigration.
SLIDESHOW: Hawaii and Guam Cory Lum/Civil Beat

SLIDESHOW: Hawaii and Guam

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Hawaii and Guam are feeling the effects of thousands of Micronesian immigrants relocating in search of jobs, education and health care. But with the burden on social services comes a rich cultural contribution.
Emergency Rules to Maintain Benefits for COFA Residents PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Emergency Rules to Maintain Benefits for COFA Residents

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The Hawaii DHS acts in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's action denying a Korab v. McManaman appeal.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allows Cuts in Health Care Coverage to Micronesians Flickr

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allows Cuts in Health Care Coverage to Micronesians

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Hawaii officials say the decision validates state authority to determine how much state-provided health care noncitizens should receive.
Court: Hawaii Doesn’t Have to Give Micronesians Health Care

Court: Hawaii Doesn’t Have to Give Micronesians Health Care

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UPDATED Attorney for the plaintiffs warns of a public health disaster.
Chad Blair: Breaking the Silence on Nuclear Testing

Chad Blair: Breaking the Silence on Nuclear Testing

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A new book tells the story of a Marshallese woman with Hawaii ties who dared to speak out about radiation.
What Should Hawaii Do For Micronesians?

What Should Hawaii Do For Micronesians?

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Author of new writings on the region's history and people says, 'We owe the islands, the U.S. owes the islands.'
Helping Hawaii Make Sense of Micronesia Yap Visitors Bureau

Helping Hawaii Make Sense of Micronesia

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New UH Press book, East-West Center report on migration trends shed light on misunderstood Pacific Islanders.
Micronesian Windfall? Hawaii Could Get $40M From Feds

Micronesian Windfall? Hawaii Could Get $40M From Feds

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Long-sought provision, pushed by Hirono, would help state pay for migrants' health care costs.
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