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Senate Republicans led by Bill Cassidy are pushing Congress to review the century-old congressional charter held by the National Education Association, arguing the union's ties to left-leaning curriculum groups and its financial conduct warrant reconsideration. The American Federation of Teachers was also singled out for its involvement in political protests and boycotts, suggesting the pressure campaign extends beyond one union. At its core, the fight is over how much political and ideological activity a labor organization representing millions of dues-paying educators can engage in without jeopardizing its institutional standing and federal recognition. If lawmakers act on the report, it could set a precedent for using union political conduct as grounds to strip organized labor of long-held legal protections.