DeVos is a vocal advocate of publicly funded vouchers that are spent at private schools as well as charter schools, strategies that have produced mixed results and lead, opponents say, to less funding for regular public schools – http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/ …
Rocky Start to Trump’ State Dept Nominee, While Chao’s Hearing for Sec’y of Transportation Dept Was a Breeze…
Rex Tillerson got a rough reception during his confirmation hearing for secretary of State Wednesday, at times coming under fire from both parties on issues ranging from Russia to climate change. Democrats assailed Tillerson over Exxon Mobil’s lobbying on Russia sanctions during his tenure as CEO of the oil giant. Those questions put Tillerson on […]
Trump DHS Pick Addresses Border Wall, Russian Hacks During Confirmation Hearing…
Retired four-star Marine Gen. John Kelly faced questions about border security, counterterrorism efforts, and cyber attacks during his confirmation hearing to serve as secretary of homeland security in the Donald Trump administration. Kelly delivered testimony Tuesday afternoon before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs…