One Week Until Funding Deadline, Pelosi Hospitalized

One Week Until Funding Deadline, Pelosi Hospitalized

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The video discusses the expected release of a language update, government funding extensions, and disaster aid negotiations. It highlights political strategies to avoid a government shutdown and examines leadership changes and age-related issues in Congress, focusing on figures like Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the continuing resolution (CR) discussed in the video?

To implement new immigration policies

To reduce the national debt

To increase taxes for disaster relief

To extend government funding into the spring

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it unlikely for a government shutdown to occur over Christmas?

It is not in anyone's political interest

The funding has already been approved

The President has issued an executive order

The Defense Department has intervened

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the Defense Department face with continuing resolutions?

Reduction in military personnel

Increased taxes on defense spending

Mandatory budget cuts

Inability to sign new contracts for weapons programs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent health issue did Nancy Pelosi experience?

Fractured hip during a congressional trip

Heart surgery

Pneumonia

Vision problems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to replace Mitch McConnell in Senate leadership?

Hakeem Jeffries

Terry Haynes

Nancy Pelosi

John Thune