randi wiengarten said she was not trying to keep the schools closed but getting heated responses from house oversight republicans. people like you need to admit you re a political activist. her testimony comes as select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic investigates potential political interference by the american federation of teachers at the c dc after language suggested by the union wound up in the cdc school reopens guidance in early of 20216789 guidance critics blame for keeping schools closed longer. do you remember how many edits that you suggested? we suggested concepts, sir. how many edits were included in one. one. did the aft push for a trigger to open schools rather than the clear push to have a trigger to close schools. yes, i did, sir. critics say aft s influence resulted in failing grades and rising mental health issues among students nationwide. but democrats accuse republicans