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Betsy DeVos' Relationship With Her Department Continues To Deteriorate

She was seen by many in the Department of Education as an enemy before her confirmation. Now that she runs the place, it's not much different.
Posted at 8:18 PM, Nov 07, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-07 20:18:30-05

Betsy DeVos faced a tough confirmation process; she was the only cabinet member who needed Vice President Mike Pence to break a tie to confirm her. Her tenure within the Department of Education hasn't gone much better: Career employees and many within the education industry see her as an enemy of public education. 

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