I know how I'll spend it as a Democrat and I'll make sure it goes to the right place. Haven't helped the Republican states who might take that money and do something that's not focused on feeding hungry kids, helping kids with disabilities and everyone else that the Department of Education helps.
Kathy Hochul: “I know how I'll spend it as a Democrat and I'll make sure it goes to the right place. Haven't helped the Republican…”
On the recordMarch 19, 2025
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Kathy Hochul criticizes the potential impact of eliminating the Department of Education on vulnerable populations.
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