Capitol Police Slated To Run Out of Money

The Capitol Police, responsible for protecting lawmakers, is facing a financial crisis due to massive overtime costs and a lack of funding for officer salaries. The department is projected to exceed its overtime budget by $28 million, and 69 officers have left since January 6th. The Senate is debating a stopgap funding deal, with Democrats proposing a $3.7 billion package and Republicans suggesting a $1 billion alternative. The House passed a bill to fund the Capitol Police, but the Senate has yet to act. Political disagreements over the funding amount and priorities are delaying the resolution.

What financial issue is the Capitol Police facing in 2021?

• A decrease in officer salaries

• Massive overtime costs

• A surplus in the budget

• Increased funding from the government

What is the main reason for the Senate's delay in addressing the Capitol Police funding issue?

• Lack of interest from lawmakers

• Insufficient data on the issue

• Disagreement over including other priorities

• The House has not passed any bill

What is the cost of the funding package proposed by Senator Leahy?

• $3.7 billion

• $2.5 billion

• $5 billion

• $1 billion

Who criticized the high cost of Senator Leahy's proposed funding package?

• Richard Shelby

• Nathaniel Reed

• Capitol Police Chief

• Terra Patrick Leahy

What is the estimated cost of the funding package proposed by Richard Shelby?

• A little over $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $4 billion

• $3 billion