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Trump's cuts are designed to 'undermine public education,' former secretary says

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President Trump has said he wants to eliminate the Department of Education .

Tuesday , his administration slashed 50 percent of its workforce.

The agency is responsible for managing $1.5 trillion in college loans, guidance on civil rights laws and funding for low-income schools.

William Brangham discussed more with former Education Secretary John King .

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68

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formal

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English

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