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On February 22nd, Merrick Garland, President Biden's nominee for Attorney General, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Garland, a former federal judge, emphasized restoring the Justice Department's nonpartisan mission and addressing the US Capitol attack. He also highlighted the need to investigate broader threats. Previously nominated for the Supreme Court by President Obama, Garland's current nomination is expected to gain bipartisan support. Additionally, the Biden administration announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to prioritize small and black-owned businesses, allowing them a two-week window to apply for loans before larger companies.

What is Merrick Garland's primary goal for the Justice Department?

• To return to a nonpartisan mission

• To reduce the number of prosecutors

• To focus solely on economic crimes

• To increase partisanship

What did Garland promise regarding the investigation of the Capitol attack?

• To limit resources for the investigation

• To delay the investigation

• To provide all necessary resources to career prosecutors

• To personally lead the investigation

Why was Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination in 2016 significant?

• He was nominated by President Trump

• He was confirmed by the Senate

• He was denied a hearing by the GOP-controlled Senate

• He withdrew his nomination

What is the main purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)?

• To offer forgivable loans to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

• To fund government projects

• To support only tech startups

• To provide grants to large corporations

What change is being made to the PPP to help small businesses?

• Increasing loan interest rates

• Introducing a two-week application period for businesses with fewer than 20 employees

• Eliminating loans for small businesses

• Extending the program to international companies