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Senate Democrats have approved a budget resolution to advance President Biden's relief package without Republican support. The House is expected to consider the resolution soon, leading to the drafting of a $1.9 trillion relief bill. The US January jobs report shows a modest gain of 49,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 6.3%. However, the service industry continues to struggle due to the pandemic. In Myanmar, protests are ongoing against the military's takeover, with demonstrators demanding the return of power to elected leaders.

What action did Senate Democrats take to advance President Biden's relief package?

• They held a public referendum.

• They reached a bipartisan agreement.

• They passed a new tax law.

• They approved a budget resolution.

What is the total value of the relief legislation that committees will start drafting?

• $1.7 trillion

• $1.9 trillion

• $2.0 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

How many jobs were added in the US according to the January jobs report?

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 25,000

• 49,000

What was the unemployment rate in January?

• 7.1%

• 5.9%

• 6.3%

• 6.7%

Who was detained by the military in Myanmar?

• The Chief Justice

• The Finance Minister

• The Prime Minister

• Aung San Suu Kyi