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Biden says his administration will take on GOP governors blocking masks in schools

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Biden says his administration will take on GOP governors blocking masks in schools

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he was directing the Education Department to use its legal authority against Republican governors who are trying to block local school officials from requiring students to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Speaking at the White House, Biden said some politicians are trying to turn public safety measures into “political disputes for their own political gain” and warned that they are “setting a dangerous tone.”

Biden said he had directed Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to wield his oversight authority and take legal action “if appropriate.”

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