Department of Education cuts half its workforce
The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy and back to the states. But critics said the moves will have a devastating impact. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
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Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
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Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce
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Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education
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Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
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Union for Education Department workers reacts to sweeping job cuts
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Trump to slash workforce at US education department
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Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department
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Department of Education offices closed Wednesday for 'security reasons'
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Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts
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Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday
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