Louisiana senator brings up mayonnaise during education hearing

WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic senators grilled Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Tuesday about a range of topics, including concerns about the lack of charter schools in rural communities. And one Republican used some of his time to talk about mayonnaise.

Sen. John Kennedy (R) of Louisiana asked about more options for younger students, conjuring up an image of a grocery store shelf full of mayo.

“Now I can go down to my overpriced Capitol Hill grocery this afternoon and choose among about six different types of mayonnaise,” he said. “How come I can’t do that for my kid?"

DeVos testified Tuesday about the administration’s proposed education budget before the Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, Education and Related Agencies. DeVos, a supporter of school choice, said the budget proposal would give parents more power and students more opportunity. She said the administration hopes to make education in America "the envy of the world."

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