Trump Proposes Abolishing Education Department; McMahon Endorsed as Secretary

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- President-elect Donald Trump pledged to abolish the Department of Education.
- Experts like John Graham doubt political support for abolition.
- Trump nominated Linda McMahon to lead the department.
- Senator Mark Rounds introduced a bill to abolish the department.
- Proponents argue student assistance could be managed better outside the department.
- Approximately 17% of IU undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
- Senator Roger Marshall supports McMahon, calling her a phenomenal Secretary of Education.
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