A. D.C. — STATE DEPARTMENT THEFT GUILTY PLEA

A FORMER STATE DEPARTMENT BUDGET ANALYST ADMITS TO STEALING MORE THAN SIX-HUNDRED-FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. SIXTY-FOUR YEAR OLD LEVITA FERRER OF MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD, WROTE 60 CHECKS PAYABLE TO HERSELF AND THREE CHECKS TO SOMEONE WITH WHOM SHE HAD A “PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WHILE HANDLING A... Read More.

If the U.S. Department of Education were eliminated, the impact would be significant, affecting everything from federal funding to educational standards.

Here’s a breakdown of what might happen: 1. Funding and Financial Aid Disruptions - The Department of Education distributes billions of dollars in federal funding to K-12 schools and higher education institutions. Eliminating it could mean states and schools lose access to federal grants and programs,... Read More.