Mich. Gov. Whitmer Calls on President Trump to Extend Michigan National Guard Through December 31 to Assist With COVID-19
July 11, 2020
July 11, 2020
LANSING, Michigan, July 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the president authorize the use of Michigan National Guard forces through December 31, 2020. Title 32 authority, which allows Guard members to receive federal pay and benefits, was set to expire on August 21 due to a deadline set by the Trump Administration.
"The Michigan National Guard . . .
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the president authorize the use of Michigan National Guard forces through December 31, 2020. Title 32 authority, which allows Guard members to receive federal pay and benefits, was set to expire on August 21 due to a deadline set by the Trump Administration.
"The Michigan National Guard . . .