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It would require a law that means clearing the hurdle of a potential filibuster in the U.S. Senate, which currently requires 60 votes.
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Eliminating the Department of Education requires a law which means clearing a potential filibuster in the U.S. Senate which currently requires 60 votes.
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Marty West
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News Article
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{
    "votes": "60",
    "hurdle": "Filibuster",
    "person": "Marty West",
    "requirement": "Law"
}
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Law Politics
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February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM (6 months ago)

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Unpacking the U.S. Department of Education: What Does It Actually Do?
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https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/25/02/unpacking-us-department-education-what-does-it-actually-do

This Harvard EdCast episode features Professor Marty West discussing the role, responsibilities, and political history of the U.S. Department of Education. The conversation explores misconceptions about the department's influence and the feasibility of its elimination.

Education Policy U.S. Department of Education K-12 Education Federal Government Education Funding School Choice Political Debate

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