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On April 12th, President Biden met with lawmakers to discuss his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, which aims to improve roads, bridges, and broadband. Republicans oppose the plan, preferring a narrower focus. Biden is open to negotiation and plans to fund the initiative by raising corporate taxes. Separately, a police officer in Virginia was fired after a viral video showed him pepper-spraying a Black Army Lieutenant, sparking national outrage. The incident is under investigation by state police.

What is the main focus of President Biden's $2.3 trillion plan?

• Healthcare reform

• Infrastructure improvements

• Education funding

• Military expansion

How do Republicans view Biden's infrastructure plan?

• They fully support it

• They believe it is too broad

• They think it is underfunded

• They want to increase its scope

What is President Biden's proposed method to fund the infrastructure plan?

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Increasing income taxes

• Raising corporate taxes

• Cutting military spending

What was the outcome for the officer involved in the Virginia arrest incident?

• He was transferred

• He was promoted

• He was suspended

• He was fired

What action did the Virginia Governor take following the arrest incident?

• Issued a public apology

• Requested an independent state police investigation

• Called for a federal investigation

• Implemented new police training programs