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Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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“Absolutely not, Elon Musk” and why I’m voting against the Republican funding bill.

Published | Video Starts at 00:49

You. Know. That. Elon. Musk. And. Donald. Trump. Are. Tearing. Through. The. Federal. Government. They're. Firing. People. Left. And. Right. They're. Trying. To. Shutter. Programs. In. Fact. Any. Day. Now. I think we're going to hear about them officially trying to eliminate the Department of Education. They. Are. Making. Changes. That. Are. Not. About. Saving. You. Money. They're. Not. About. Waste. Fraud. And. Abuse. They. Are. Looking. For. Savings. Everywhere. At. Your. Expense. So. That. They. (00:49–01:00)

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Suggests that Elon Musk and Donald Trump may attempt to eliminate the Department of Education.

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