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Nashville Mayor Bucks Boycott, Meets With President
Despite a boycott of the meeting by other mayors, Megan Barry met with President Trump Wednesday at the White House, her office confirmed.

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Despite a boycott of the meeting by other mayors, Megan Barry met with President Trump Wednesday at the White House, her office confirmed.

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