US EditionSurprise guest shows up as U.S. House Dems slam education cuts: the Education secretary
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke at a House Democrats' press conference, expressing the importance of education in a nonpartisan manner and emphasizing ongoing discussions with lawmakers regarding the Department of Education's future.
- McMahon did not provide a timeline for shutting down the Department of Education and stated she would consult legal statutes before making decisions, as noted by Rep. Mark Takano.
- The Department of Education announced it would reduce its workforce by nearly 50%, raising concerns among lawmakers about layoffs and the future of federal student loans.
- The press conference reflected a mix of criticism and cooperation, with lawmakers surprised by McMahon's willingness to engage in dialogue about the department's direction.
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Montrose Daily Press
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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