Filner fights for veterans rights

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published February 20, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Congressman Bob Filner is leading the fight to get equal benefits for merchant marines and equal recognition for all prisoners of war. Tom Fudge talks to the congressman about his initiatives and to a

Congressman Bob Filner is leading the fight to get equal benefits for merchant marines and equal recognition for all prisoners of war. Tom Fudge talks to the congressman about his initiatives and to a merchant marine that almost lost his life during World War II.

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Bob Filner , congressman representing California's 51st District.
Hank Rosen , author of Gallant Ship, Brave Men. He served in the Merchant Marines from 1942 to 1945.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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