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The Department of Defense has canceled the $10 billion Jedi cloud deal due to legal issues and is planning a new contract with Amazon and Microsoft. This new contract will last five years and aims to modernize IT operations. Meanwhile, President Biden's infrastructure plan, supported by the Problem Solvers Caucus, proposes $575 million in new spending, funded by unused COVID relief funds and stricter tax laws. Newsy provides opinion-free global news.

Why did the Department of Defense decide to create a new contract?

• The JEDI deal was too expensive.

• The JEDI deal was outdated and faced legal challenges.

• The JEDI deal was completed successfully.

• The JEDI deal was not needed anymore.

What is the duration of the new contract proposed by the Department of Defense?

• Seven years

• Five years

• Ten years

• Three years

What is the source of funding for the new spending in Biden's infrastructure plan?

• Increased income taxes

• Cutting defense spending

• Unused COVID relief funds and tightening tax laws

• Borrowing from international banks

Which group expressed support for Biden's infrastructure plan?

• The Senate Majority

• The Problem Solvers caucus

• The House of Representatives

• The Congressional Budget Office

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