VOICED: Obama's in-tray: the agenda of the new president

The transcript discusses the challenges faced after a long campaign, focusing on the financial crisis, tax policies, healthcare reforms, and foreign policy. It highlights Obama's promises to create jobs, increase taxes for top earners, and provide healthcare for all. The transcript also addresses foreign policy, including troop withdrawal from Iraq and diplomacy with Iran. It emphasizes the need to repair global relations and the expectations placed on Obama both domestically and internationally.

What economic issue is America facing according to the video?

• A financial surplus

• A painful recession

• Stable economic growth

• A booming economy

What tax change does Obama propose for those earning less than $250,000?

• Increase in property tax

• No increase in payroll tax

• Increase in income tax

• No change in capital gains tax

What is a key feature of Obama's healthcare proposal?

• Healthcare only for senior citizens

• Coverage for all Americans regardless of health

• Healthcare only for employed individuals

• Coverage only for children

Which country does Obama plan to focus on after withdrawing troops from Iraq?

• Syria

• Afghanistan

• North Korea

• Iran

What is one of Obama's goals in terms of international relations?

• To isolate America from global affairs

• To build new walls between countries

• To tear down barriers between different groups

• To maintain the status quo