Democrat Joe Biden on Friday hammered President Donald Trump's approach to reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting billions ...
FILE PHOTO: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about his plans for tackling climate change during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Leah MillisREUTERS: Democrat Joe Biden on Friday criticised President Donald Trump's approach to reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting billions more in funding may be needed to educate children safely.
"The challenge facing our schools is unprecedented," the campaign wrote."President Trump has made it much worse." The issue of school reopenings is quickly becoming key to the Nov. 3 election, with both candidates playing to parents struggling to balance their duties to employers and their families since schools closed.Trump has been pushing for schools to reopen in the fall, allowing parents to return to work and revive the economy.
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