Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department on Thursday defended the agency’s major role in a broader drive by the administration to dismantle the Education Department. Grilled by U.S.

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Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

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Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

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Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

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Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

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Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

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Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

Government ExecutiveLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Labor nominee defends administration’s strategy for shifting Education Department work

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