Trump Returns, Greeted by Tax Reform Debate

Trump Returns, Greeted by Tax Reform Debate

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The video discusses the President's return to the U.S. and the focus on tax reform, highlighting the House of Representatives' efforts to align their tax package with the Senate's version. It covers the proposed permanent reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20% and the inclusion of healthcare issues, such as eliminating the mandate for coverage. The video also outlines the timeline for passing the tax bill, aiming for completion by the end of the year, and the political challenges, including the need to avert a government shutdown by December 8th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the President's agenda upon returning from abroad?

Education reform

Foreign policy

Tax reform

Healthcare reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change is being made to the corporate tax rate?

Maintaining at 35%

Increasing to 40%

Increasing from 20% to 35%

Decreasing from 35% to 20%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is healthcare being linked to the tax reform plan?

To reduce healthcare costs

To achieve a legislative win after previous failures

To increase healthcare coverage

To expand Medicaid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader strategy regarding the Affordable Care Act?

To expand its coverage

To completely overhaul it

To strengthen it

To weaken it ahead of 2018

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of December 8th in the political timeline?

A political hurdle to avert a government shutdown

The date for the Senate vote

The deadline for tax reform completion

The start of the new fiscal year