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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
John Bowden

‘We will work with Congress’: Linda McMahon promises cooperation in push to dismantle Education department

Education Secretary Linda McMahon discussed the president's plans to dismantle the agency and transfer programs to other departments on Sunday's State of the Union. - (Twitter - CNN State of the Union)

Linda McMahon defended the dismantling of the Department of Education, but pledged to work with others to reshape federal oversight of education.

“President Trump has said he will move things in accordance with the law and in cooperation with Congress,” the secretary told CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday.

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