National Guard Troops Asked to Stay in Federal Status Until US Has Virus Vaccine

AUSTIN, Texas -- Many governors are yet again urging the White House to extend federal funds for National Guard troops deployed to fight the coronavirus pandemic as cases of the virus continue to mount up across the country.

The National Governors Association said Monday that its membership of the leaders of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths "strongly urge" President Donald Trump to extend the authorization of federal National Guard orders to allow states to continue to use troops in various missions associated with the coronavirus pandemic "likely until a vaccine is available." The existing federal orders are set to end Aug. 21.

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