Rep. Burgess Owens blasts the idea of reparations for slavery to Blacks
Says it is ‘unfair and heartless to give Black Americans the hope that this is a reality.’
(Rick Bowmer | AP file photo) Burgess Owens speaks with people during an Utah Republican election night party, Nov. 3, 2020, in Sandy, Utah.
Lee has worked at The Tribune since 2011. He previously was a reporter for 28 years at the Deseret News, including 18 years as its Washington, D.C., correspondent. He covers politics, transportation and demographics.