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Reporter discussion: Following the path of new refugees

caption: Burmese refugee Tu Tu goes on his first shopping trip in the U.S.
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Burmese refugee Tu Tu goes on his first shopping trip in the U.S.
KUOW Photo/Liz Jones

Bill Radke speaks with KUOW's race and culture reporter Liz Jones about her series about refugee resettlement in the Puget Sound region. Jones tracked three refugees from the moment they arrived in this country until about eight months in, which is when their federal benefits run out and they’re on their own to make it in America.

The goal was to show what their lives are like, the obstacles they’re up against as they race against the clock to start a life here.

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