What's Holding Up the Latest U.S. Stimulus Bill?

What's Holding Up the Latest U.S. Stimulus Bill?

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point of contention between Republicans and Democrats regarding the liability reform?

The size of the stimulus package

The establishment of national standards

The amount of funding for state and local governments

The inclusion of a payroll tax cut

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the payroll tax cut considered a nonstarter?

It is too costly to implement

It lacks support from Capitol Hill

It conflicts with national standards

It is opposed by the President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed approach to adjusting enhanced unemployment benefits?

Eliminating benefits entirely

Reducing benefits as unemployment decreases

Maintaining current levels regardless of unemployment

Increasing benefits as unemployment rises

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the negotiations for the stimulus package?

Senator Wyden

President Biden

Secretary Mnuchin

Senator Cruz

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected size of the stimulus package being negotiated?

500 billion dollars

1 trillion dollars

1.5 trillion dollars

2 trillion dollars

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What political concern is mentioned regarding Texas?

It is the main supporter of the payroll tax cut

It is facing severe economic downturn

It might turn blue in the upcoming elections

It is leading the charge against national standards

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the White House's stance on mask-wearing changed?

They are enforcing strict mask mandates nationwide

They have increased resistance to mask mandates

They are now aligning with public consensus on wearing masks

They have eliminated all mask requirements