Anti-LGBTI Betsy DeVos confirmed as Education Secretary
Anti-LGBTI Betsy DeVos confirmed as Education Secretary
- Amongst those voting against DeVos were two Republicans, Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. In back-to-back speeches they said they believed DeVos to be unqualified, because she is not familiar with public schools or laws to protect students. Both Senators also said they had been influenced by thousands of messages sent to them.
- Amongst those voting against DeVos were two Republicans, Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. In back-to-back speeches they said they believed DeVos to be unqualified, because she is not familiar with public schools or laws to protect students. Both Senators also said they had been influenced by thousands of messages sent to them.