Opinion: Senator Marsha Blackburn on support for after-school programs
“With juvenile crime on the rise, the lives of countless young Tennesseans and Americans are at stake,” said U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. “By passing the AFTER SCHOOL Act, Congress can help secure a brighter future for Memphis and communities across the country.” (Mariam Zuhaib/AP File)
Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 to represent the state of Tennessee. Before her election to the Senate, Marsha represented Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.
“With juvenile crime on the rise, the lives of countless young Tennesseans and Americans are at stake. By passing the AFTER SCHOOL Act, Congress can help secure a brighter future for Memphis and communities across the country.”
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