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Trump says the move will save the government money while dramatically boosting U.S. education levels, which badly trail other advanced countries.

Trump starts dismantling Education Dept., Dems respond

The political struggle over the Education Department has shifted into high gear with President Donald Trump’s announcement that he’s beginning the process of “eliminating” the department “once and for all” via executive order.

Here’s Trump’s order.

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