Former US attorney returns to Western District of Tennessee
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Michael Dunavant (at podium) speaks at a news conference discussing charges of illegally distributing opioids and other prescription painkillers filed against more than 30 medical professionals in Tennessee on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Memphis. (Adrian Sainz/AP file)
The party-line vote included yes votes by U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee.
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