Trump names Sen. Blackburn to economic reopening panel

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: April 16, 2020 11:18 AM CT | Published: April 16, 2020 11:18 AM CT

President Donald Trump named Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn to his congressional task force to provide counsel on the reopening of America in the wake of COVID-19. Blackburn, a Williamson County Republican, made this statement on her selection:

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