Owens Statement on McMahon Confirmation

<p><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C. </strong>—&nbsp; Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Linda McMahon as America’s 13th Secretary of Education.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>“Congratulations to President Trump&#8217;s Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, on her Senate confirmation,”</em> <strong>said Rep. Owens.</strong> <em>“The days of unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. driving down standards, sidelining parents, and putting special interests ahead of our kids are over. I look forward to working with Secretary McMahon to put parents and students back in the driver’s seat, restore merit, and ensure every child—no matter their zip code—has access to a world-class education.”</em></p>

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