REP. HALEY STEVENS SLAMS GOP EFFORTS TO SHUT DOWN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; CUT FUNDING FROM MICHIGAN FAMILIES

Washington, July 15 -- Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens blasted Trump and Republican efforts to shut down the Department of Education and cut funding from vital programs that support Michigan families. At a House hearing, Stevens railed against the efforts, highlighting the challenges Michigan teachers and students are already facing. Watch the full clip HERE. "I have spent countless hours with the educators, administrators, and families in Michigan. And over the last year and a half, we have discussed the challenges facing the teacher workforce pipeline, our inability to fully fund Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," said Rep. Stevens....