Funds tied to Trump's education pick targeted 'teachers' caucus' candidates
January 15, 2017
Betsy DeVos, who is president-elect Donald Trump's pick for education secretary, has given millions in campaign contributions to politicians across the country.
Some of that fiscal muscle trickled into Oklahoma during the last election cycle through a pro-school-choice "Super PAC" that, notably, opposed so-called "teachers' caucus" candidates in many instances. (The caucus arose out of many educators' frustration over what they view as low education funding levels and teacher pay.)
The Oklahoma Federation for Children Action Fund has received more than $180,000 from its Washington-based parent...
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