Senators demand Trump administration release nearly $7 billion in funding for K-12 schools and adult literacy programs.
Quiver AI Summary
Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with 30 colleagues, have formally requested that the Trump Administration end a blockade preventing the release of nearly $7 billion in education funding meant for K-12 schools and adult literacy programs. They expressed concern over the potential loss of approximately $73 million in federal education funding for Oregon, which could lead to the elimination of afterschool programs, specialized literacy initiatives, and teacher training. The senators asserted, "We are shocked by the continued lack of respect for states and local schools evidenced by this latest action by the administration," emphasizing the urgent need for these funds ahead of the approaching school year.
The senators criticized the administration's decision as causing significant distress for school districts across the nation, which may have to make substantial budget cuts, including layoffs of teachers. They pointed out that withholding these funds would adversely affect approximately 1.4 million students enrolled in 10,000 before and afterschool programs, which have previously demonstrated positive impacts on student engagement and academic performance. The letter was co-led by Senators Patty Murray, Bernie Sanders, and Tammy Baldwin, among many others, and detailed the specific programs affected, such as the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants and funding for English language learners.
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Ron Wyden Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ron Wyden is worth $20.0M, as of July 14th, 2025. This is the 52nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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