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Rep. Stansbury Slams $900M Cuts to Education Programs

2/13/2025

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) fiercely criticized the Department of Government Efficiency's drastic cuts under Elon Musk, slashing $900 million in education contracts. These cuts threaten essential data collection and tribal education programs, raising alarms among nonprofit organizations. Critics warn that such actions could severely undermine public education and jeopardize student success across the country.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) fiercely criticized the Department of Government Efficiency's drastic cuts under Elon Musk, slashing $900 million in education contracts. These cuts threaten essential data collection and tribal education programs, raising alarms among nonprofit organizations. Critics warn that such actions could severely undermine public education and jeopardize student success across the country.