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Lauren Underwood: “Secretary DeVos is holding it hostage, blatantly violating the intent of the CARES Act.”

On the recordJune 14, 2020
Secretary DeVos is holding it hostage, blatantly violating the intent of the CARES Act.
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Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of Secretary DeVos for misusing CARES Act funding for schools.

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