Sen. Shaheen Issues Statement on President Trump Decision to Extend Mobilization of National Guard Troops
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after President Trump announcement to extend the mobilization of National Guardsmen in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to mid-August:
The President's order originally limited the mobilization of National Guardsmen to 89 days, which would have prevented troops from qualifying for additional federal benefits they normally would be granted if it was extended for 90 days or more.
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The President's order originally limited the mobilization of National Guardsmen to 89 days, which would have prevented troops from qualifying for additional federal benefits they normally would be granted if it was extended for 90 days or more.
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