President Trump Grants Mich. Gov. Whitmer's Request to Extend Michigan National Guard Through December 31 to Assist With COVID-19
August 05, 2020
August 05, 2020
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4:
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after President Trump granted her request that he authorize the use of Michigan National Guard forces for COVID-19 response through December 31, 2020. Title 32 authority, which allows Guard members to receive federal pay and benefits, was previously set to expire on August 21 due to a deadline set by the Trump Ad . . .
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after President Trump granted her request that he authorize the use of Michigan National Guard forces for COVID-19 response through December 31, 2020. Title 32 authority, which allows Guard members to receive federal pay and benefits, was previously set to expire on August 21 due to a deadline set by the Trump Ad . . .