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Listing those deceased in combat

Published (2/29/2008)
By Lee Ann Schutz
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The state keeps no comprehensive listing of those with Minnesota ties who have died in combat, but that would change through a bill sponsored by Rep. Karla Bigham (DFL-Cottage Grove).

While the Associated Press maintains an unofficial list of those killed in combat, HF3161 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to compile and maintain a list.

There is an issue relating to data privacy, however, with compiling a list that would contain public information, but also information considered private — the person’s Minnesota hometown and names of immediate family members. Bigham said the list would be made available at the discretion of the commissioner for ceremonial and honorary purposes and would not be used to determine benefit eligibility.

Approved by the House Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 25, it awaits action on the House floor.

A companion bill, SF3051, sponsored by Sen. Jim Vickerman (DFL-Tracy), has been referred to the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Committee.

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