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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James Liddell

Why does Donald Trump want to gut the Department of Education?

Almost five years ago, Donald Trump tried to slash the Department of Education’s budget for a fourth consecutive year.

The proposed $5.6 billion cut and axing of 29 programs included after-school and summer initiatives for deprived children. His requests subsequently didn’t get past Congress.

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