Aguilar says Democrats would oppose spending bill with Department of Education cuts
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said that House Democrats would vote against a government funding bill if it included cuts to the Department of Education. Aguilar claimed Republicans "don't care about our children reaching their full potential."
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House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building
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Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
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