Shutdown Showdown Looms in Washington

The transcript discusses the Senate's narrow passage of a tax bill, highlighting the need to reconcile it with the House version. Key differences include the corporate AMT and individual mandate repeal. The threat of a government shutdown looms, with negotiations needed to extend funding and address Democratic priorities like DACA and health insurance.

What was the main concern of Senator Bob Corker regarding the tax bill?

• Healthcare provisions

• Deficit impact

• Corporate tax rate

• Education funding

Which tax element did the Senate bill decide to preserve at the last minute?

• Corporate tax rate

• Estate tax

• Individual tax deductions

• Alternative minimum tax

What condition did Senator Susan Collins set for her support of the final tax package?

• Reduction in defense spending

• Obamacare stabilization measures

• Increased corporate tax rate

• Education reform

What is one of the key demands of Democrats to prevent a government shutdown?

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

• Obamacare stabilization measures

• Infrastructure spending

• Increased military funding

What program do Democrats want to extend as part of their demands?

• Medicare

• Social Security

• Children's Health Insurance Program

• Unemployment benefits