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Trump Education pick Linda McMahon clears committee, heads to full Senate

Linda McMahon's comments on Title IX during her confirmation hearing created confusion regarding its protections against sexual harassment, as she appeared unfamiliar with the current regulations under former President Donald Trump's administration.
Concerns were expressed by civil rights groups regarding McMahon's qualifications for the role, citing her lack of understanding of Title IX requirements.
Supporters and critics of Trump's 2020 Title IX policy expressed that McMahon’s vague responses leave uncertainty about her stance, with some advocates hoping she may be open to amending the current regulations.
The debate over Title IX has shifted recently to include protections for transgender students, with sentiments expressed by various senators reflecting this ongoing political issue.

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Moves to undermine public education in the U.S. should concern Canadians

United States President Donald Trump has made a series of high-profile threats against Canada and other countries since his second term began a month ago — but his proposed educational reforms also require serious attention. Trump has promised to close the Department of Education, which enforces civil rights in education, sends funding to schools and oversees student loans. The Associated Press reported the president’s pick for education secreta…

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ThePatriotLight - Senate Panel Advances Nomination of McMahon as Education Secretary

ThePatriotLight - Ranking committee member Bernie Sanders voted against Linda McMahon’s nomination, saying he would oppose any Trump nominee. A Senate panel has advanced the nomination of Linda McMahon for education secretary to the Senate floor, bringing her one step closer to confirmation as the Trump administration weighs overhauling or even dismantling the department.The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee voted 12–11 on …

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WCAX-TV

Senate committee advances nomination of ex-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon for education secretary

Despite concerns from Senator Bernie Sanders and other Democrats about President Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary, a Senate committee voted Thursday to advance her nomination.

1 day ago·Burlington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Senate Panel Advances Nomination of McMahon as Education Secretary

A Senate panel has advanced the nomination of Linda McMahon for education secretary to the Senate floor, bringing her one step closer to confirmation as the Trump administration weighs overhauling or even dismantling the department. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions voted 12–11 on Feb. 20 to advance her nomination to the full Senate. The final vote date wasn’t announced. McMahon, 76, served as administrator of the Sm…

1 day ago·New York, United States

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UPI

Linda McMahon's nomination as Education secretary moves to full Senate

A Senate committee forwarded the nomination of Linda McMahon for education secretary to the full Senate despite worries of President Donald Trump's comments about dismantling the Department of Education.

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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New York Post

Trump Education pick Linda McMahon clears committee, setting up confirmation vote

President Trump's pick to lead the Education Department, Linda McMahon, has cleared her committee vetting and is heading to the Senate floor for a final round of confirmation votes.

1 day ago·New York, United States

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