GAO: Education Dept. spent millions on sidelined civil rights staff
February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Dept. spent millions trying to eliminate civil rights office, watchdog finds in GAO report.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Dept. spent millions trying to eliminate civil rights office, watchdog finds in GAO report.
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