Biden Won't Raise Taxes on Anyone Making Less Than $400,000

Biden Won't Raise Taxes on Anyone Making Less Than $400,000

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The video discusses the market's reaction to the Biden administration's proposal to double the capital gains tax rate for high-income Americans, causing a drop in the Dow. The administration emphasizes the need to invest in infrastructure, child care, and education to enhance competitiveness. The funding for these investments is proposed to come from the wealthiest Americans and corporations, with a commitment not to raise taxes on those earning under $400,000 annually.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported reason for the Dow's decline?

A major corporate bankruptcy

A sudden drop in oil prices

A proposed increase in capital gains tax for high-income earners

A new trade war with China

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the areas the Biden administration plans to invest in?

Space exploration and defense

Healthcare and renewable energy

Tourism and hospitality

Infrastructure, childcare, and early childhood education

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who does the president believe should bear the cost of the proposed investments?

Foreign investors

Small businesses

Middle-class families

The wealthiest Americans and corporations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the president's stance on raising taxes for those earning under $400,000?

He is committed to not raising taxes for those earning under $400,000

He will only raise taxes for those earning over $1 million

He has not made any commitments regarding tax increases

He plans to increase taxes for everyone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will be part of the discussion regarding funding the proposed plans?

Alternative views and proposals

Cutting social security benefits

Increasing tariffs on imports

Reducing military spending