BREAKING: Betsy DeVos confirmed as education secretary after Vice President Pence breaks a 50-50 Senate tie.

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The vote ends a pitched battle by Democrats, public school teachers and their allies to derail the nomination of a woman denounced by her opponents as unfit and unqualified to serve. The Senate voted along party lines with just two Republicans casting votes against the nominee. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108