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Michigan Guard Stays for Anniversary Only | Bend News
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is drawing a firm line: her state’s 161 National Guard troops sent to D.C. are strictly for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations—no other duties, especially the controversial “Safe and Beautiful” patrols, which have been largely staffed by GOP-led states. Whitmer has threatened to pull all Michigan troops if diverted. While the mission includes tourist-area patrols and litter cleanup, it’s costly—over $600/day per Guardsman versus $384 for a D.C. officer—and hasn’t significantly curbed violent crime. The practical separation of anniversary duties from…
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