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Several states, including Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Ohio, have postponed their primary elections due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ohio's election was scheduled for today but was halted by a court order. Meanwhile, Florida, Arizona, and Illinois are proceeding with their elections, implementing additional health precautions. The Senate is set to review an emergency coronavirus relief bill, following the House's approval. A third bill proposed by Senate Democrats aims to support hospitals, small businesses, and food programs. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz has highlighted the severe impact of the coronavirus on the airline industry, seeking federal assistance to maintain employee salaries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state decided to postpone its presidential primary election just hours before it was scheduled to begin?

Florida

Ohio

Arizona

Illinois

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the Senate expected to take in response to the coronavirus pandemic?

Introduce a travel ban

Close all schools

Implement a nationwide lockdown

Pass an emergency coronavirus bill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the third bill proposed by Senate Democrats?

Building new infrastructure

Reducing taxes for corporations

Providing financial aid to hospitals, small businesses, and food programs

Increasing military spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did United Airlines CEO describe the impact of the coronavirus compared to September 11th?

Less severe

Equally severe

More severe

No impact

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did United Airlines request from congressional officials?

Approval to increase ticket prices

Federal assistance to pay employees

Authorization to reduce flight routes

Permission to merge with another airline