Biden Lays Out Priorities in $5.8 Trillion Budget

Biden Lays Out Priorities in $5.8 Trillion Budget

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The video outlines the administration's focus on fiscal responsibility, safety, and investments to build a better America. It highlights efforts to reduce the deficit, achieve economic growth, and manage pandemic-related challenges. The administration has cut the deficit significantly, created millions of jobs, and improved GDP growth. The video also discusses the reduction of emergency spending and the end of pandemic unemployment assistance as the economy recovers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key values emphasized by the speaker in terms of fiscal policy?

Fiscal responsibility

Increasing government spending

Expanding military budget

Reducing taxes for the wealthy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the current administration cut the deficit by last year?

$1.3 trillion

$500 billion

$350 billion

$1 trillion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the GDP growth rate achieved under the current administration?

3.5%

4.2%

5.7%

6.0%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the strong labor market led to in terms of unemployment claims?

Historic lows in unemployment claims

Increased unemployment claims

No change in unemployment claims

Slight increase in unemployment claims

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide not to continue pandemic subsidies for large businesses?

Businesses are back and moving again

The pandemic is worsening

Businesses are still struggling

There is a lack of government funds