Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Consequences Of Confirming Linda McMahon To Lead The Department Of Education

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the dangers posed by Linda McMahon, ahead of her confirmation vote to lead the Department of Education. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

I am very proud that every single Democrat will vote against Ms. McMahon.

Ms. McMahon’s confirmation would be a slap in the face to students, parents, teachers who care about our public schools.

Americans believe in public education. They don't want to see these cuts. They don't want to see the Department of Education abolished. If the Trump Administration follows through on cuts to education, schools will lose billions in funding. And what's going to happen, Mr. And Mrs. Average American taxpayer. Your property taxes will go up – the least popular tax probably that there is.

The American people do not want to see cuts to education and the consequent rise in property taxes. But that is the danger of confirming Ms. McMahon.

Before Republicans vote for Ms. McMahon, they should remember: slashing funds for schools, students, parents, and teachers, all for the sake of billionaire tax breaks, is a horrible idea.

Senate Democrats know it’s a horrible idea. The American people know it’s a horrible idea. Today, we will see where Senate Republicans stand.

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