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Jay Struber reports on key news stories: Merrick Garland's nomination for Attorney General advances to a full Senate vote, with his focus on investigating the Capitol riots if confirmed. A new single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is being distributed in the US, with 4 million doses expected this week. The vaccine is effective and can be stored in normal refrigeration. The President's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package has moved to the Senate, but the provision to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 is unlikely to pass due to budgetary rules. Lawmakers face a deadline as jobless aid expires soon.

What is Merrick Garland's top priority if confirmed as Attorney General?

• Immigration policy

• Healthcare reform

• Investigation into the Capitol riots

• Education reform

Which company has developed the new single-dose COVID vaccine?

• AstraZeneca

• Moderna

• Pfizer

• Johnson & Johnson

How long can the Johnson & Johnson vaccine be stored in normal refrigeration?

• One month

• Three months

• Two months

• Four months

What is the proposed federal minimum wage in the COVID relief package?

• $15.00 an hour

• $12.00 an hour

• $20.00 an hour

• $10.00 an hour

Why might the minimum wage increase not survive in the Senate?

• Lack of public support

• Budgetary process rules

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from the President