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Sen. Roy Blunt On Reopening The Economy

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"We should all be eager to open the economy as soon as we can," Missouri U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt told Up To Date host Steve Kraske.

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt on reopening the economy

COVID-19 has sent the U.S. economy into a downward spiral, leaving many questioning when and how to reopen the economy. Senator Roy Blunt said the logistics of reopening will take place state by state.

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