Surprise guest shows up as U.S. House Dems slam education cuts: the Education secretary
- A dozen U.S. House Democrats criticized Education Secretary Linda McMahon for education cuts during a press conference, where she unexpectedly joined them.
- The lawmakers questioned McMahon on how the department could fulfill its responsibilities amidst mass layoffs and an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at dismantling it.
- Rep. Melanie Stansbury stated that education is not a corporate enterprise after expressing alarm over lack of planning from McMahon regarding the agency's future.
- Rep. Greg Casar emphasized the importance of equitable education, stating that current laws ensure that all kids, regardless of background, deserve decent education.
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Surprise guest shows up as U.S. House Dems slam education cuts: the Education secretary
WASHINGTON — A press conference by a dozen U.S. House Democrats outside the U.S. Department of Education took an unusual turn on Wednesday when the subject of their criticism — Education Secretary Linda McMahon — unexpectedly joined them.
McMahon Meets With House Democrats on Education Department Overhaul
A group of House Democrats said they’ve established a cordial but cautious relationship with Education Secretary Linda McMahon to discuss the future of her ever-shrinking department and federal funding for K–12 and higher education. During a news conference on April 2 following their meeting with McMahon in her Washington office, the Congress members said their main concerns include maintaining school-related civil rights investigations with the…
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