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Linda McMahon defends dismantling the Education Department, shifting its work

The education secretary faced questions about the shrinking of her agency, limits on federal student loan borrowing and oversight of the education of students with disabilities.

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Linda McMahon defends dismantling the Education Department, shifting its workThe education secretary faced questions about the shrinking of her agency, limits on federal student loan borrowing and oversight of the education of students with disabilities.
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