'It's completely out of bounds': Democrat launches Linda McMahon impeachment effort
Summary
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat from Oregon, introduced articles of impeachment against Education Secretary Linda McMahon for trying to dismantle the Department of Education. Bonamici says McMahon illegally moved important education programs to other agencies and lied to Congress about it.Key Facts
- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici filed impeachment articles against Secretary Linda McMahon.
- The impeachment is based on McMahon’s effort to reduce the Department of Education’s role.
- McMahon moved special education and civil rights duties to the Health and Human Services and Justice Departments.
- Bonamici claims McMahon made illegal transfers and gave false statements to Congress.
- McMahon responded by accusing Democrats of opposing efforts to improve education and reduce bureaucracy.
- More than a dozen Democrats co-sponsored the impeachment resolution.
- The Republican-controlled House and Senate make it unlikely the impeachment will succeed at this time.
- The Department of Education says students’ rights will not be affected by the moved programs.
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