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Mark Takano: Betsy DeVos, the nominee for Secretary of Education has advocated for a lack of oversight and regulation in Michigan's…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
Betsy DeVos, the nominee for Secretary of Education has advocated for a lack of oversight and regulation in Michigan's charter school law.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Criticism of Betsy DeVos's approach to charter school oversight in Michigan.

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