GOP Faces Pressure To Pass Second Coronavirus Relief Package

The video discusses the ongoing economic challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on the relief package and rising unemployment rates. A second stimulus bill has passed the House but is stalled in the Senate. Nearly 39 million people have filed for unemployment since March, with the rate reaching almost 15%, higher than during the Great Recession. Future reports may show even higher unemployment, potentially exceeding 20% in May. However, jobless numbers are expected to decline after June, though double-digit unemployment could persist until November.

What is one of the main challenges in passing the second stimulus bill?

• International pressure

• Public opposition

• Lack of funds

• Agreement on key provisions

How many people have filed jobless claims since the lockdowns began?

• 20 million

• 39 million

• 50 million

• 15 million

What did the April Jobs report reveal about the unemployment rate?

• It rose to almost 15%

• It increased to 25%

• It remained stable

• It decreased to 5%

What is the expected unemployment rate for May if technical issues are corrected?

• Around 15%

• Exactly 18%

• Below 10%

• North of 20%

By when is the unemployment rate expected to potentially remain in double digits?

• November

• October

• September

• August