Hmong Public Radio program –March 22, 2008
By Jouabee Lor, Chao Xiong

Introduction by Lia Lor (English)

Song: Nyiam Ib Pliag (Love For A Moment) by Lee Kong

News & Announcement:
* Weather report; Spring snowstorm socks southeastern of state
* Roads have plenty of potholes; drive careful
* Federal Reserve releases new $5 bills
* WPS gets ok to raise electric rates
* Kindergarten list taking 4-year-olds
* Lottery tackles gambling; Wisconsin Lottery spend $135,000 on ad campaign
* Population increases since 2000 around the areas
* Safety moves, suggestions made in wake of real estate agent’s slaying
* State allows 16 year olds to give blood
* Electronic tax returns to speed stimulus check, starting May 2, 2008

Song: Xav Tau Hmoob American (Wanted To Marry To Hmong American) by Npib Lis
Air ID – WHID 88.1

News & Announcement:
* Science, Bible agree: It’s better to give
* Detroit council calls for mayor to quit
* New York new governor admits having affairs
* New Orleans sees surge in homeless
* American death toll in Iraq nears 4,000
* McCain visits officials in Baghdad, Iraq
* Vice President Dick Cheney visits Afghanistan

Song: Kev Hlub Xab Maim Nim No (The Way of Love These Days) by Zag Thoj

Public announcement: Youa Kao Moua – Green Bay announce that Mrs. Txiaj Kim Muas died on March 19, 2008. Funeral has been arranged for March 28 – 31, 2008. For information please contact 920-494-0248; 920-983-9324

News & Announcement:
* U.S. ambassador to Laos is working to find three missing Hmong men who went missing in Laos since August 2007
* Bush marks 175 years of Thai and United States relations
* Four Hmong men were in jail in Colorado for carrying 27 roosters in SUV
* Thailand recording high number of new HIV/AIDS cases
* Chinese stretch of a trans-national highway from China to Thailand was completed
* Sign up for Do Not call list, contact 1-888-382-1222
Air ID – WHID 88.1

Traditional song: Yog Tau Koj Yuav Hlub by Zag Thoj

Traditional song: Yog Hlub Tiag Yuav Cia Koj Puag by Maiv Lug Vaj

Public announcement: NWTC has an Asian talents show competition. To participate please contact Ka Ying Vue, 920-471-8130

Song: Qhov Muag Tseem Ntsais (Eyes Are Still Blinking) by Sua Hang

Song: Hlub Tiag (True Love) Dedication from Mrs. Ger for Mr. Ger

Public announcement: Rental available for 2 and 4 bedrooms, more information, 920-544-5865

Song: Niam thiab Txiv Cas Tsis Sib Hlub (Mom and Dad Why Don’t You Love Each Other) by Tsab Lis

Song: Tsis Muaj Kwv Tij (No Relatives) Dedication for Phuab Vaj
Air ID – WHID 88.1

* Faced with tough economic times, are Hmong businesses in MN in big trouble?

Concluded for the night. By Lia Lor (English)