April McClain Delaney Blasts Trump Admin Over $6 Billion Education Funding Freeze

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During a speech on the House floor on Tuesday, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) spoke about the Trump administration's decision to freeze $6 billion in funds.

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00:00One moment and to revise and extend my remarks.

00:03Without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute.

00:07Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concern for the future of education in our

00:13country. The White House's last-minute decision to free $7 billion in congressionally approved

00:19Department of Education funds threatens essential programs the families of my district rely on.

00:25In Maryland alone, more than 150,000 children participate in after-school programs and nearly

00:32120,000 rely on summer programs. And for every one student enrolled, three more are on the wait list.

00:40These programs give parents assurances that even outside of school hours, children are learning,

00:45receiving healthy meals, and building meaningful relationships. But don't just take my word.

00:51Let the kids in my district speak. This next to me was sent by those from Girls Inc. in Washington

00:57County, an amazing program that my family has long supported. Parents should not be left scrambling to

01:03choose between looking after their kids and working to put food on the table. In rural districts like

01:08mine, publicly funded programs and programs like Girls Inc. are invaluable. I stand firmly with Maryland

01:14Attorney General in fighting for those funds the families are counting on. And I thank my Senate

01:19colleagues on both sides of the aisle for speaking up, and I urge my colleagues in the House to do the same.

01:24Thank you, and I yield my time. Thank you.

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