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Senate Averts Shutdown With Stopgap Spending Measure

Senate Averts Shutdown With Stopgap Spending Measure

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Business, Social Studies

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The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill to fund the government until February 18th, including $7 billion for Afghan refugees. Congress faces a busy December, needing to address the debt limit and potentially pass President Biden's social welfare, climate, and tax plan. The Build Back Better bill is under debate, with disagreements over state and local tax deductions and other provisions like paid family leave and immigration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new deadline for Congress to pass a full funding bill or another stopgap measure?

March 15th

April 30th

February 18th

January 1st

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional funding is included in the stopgap spending bill?

$10 billion for education

$7 billion for Afghan refugees

$3 billion for healthcare

$5 billion for infrastructure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major tasks does Congress face in December besides funding the government?

Passing a new healthcare bill

Raising the debt limit and passing Biden's social welfare plan

Reforming immigration laws

Implementing new tax cuts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key point of contention in the Build Back Better bill?

Military spending

State and local tax deductions

Education reform

Infrastructure development

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator is not a fan of the paid family and medical leave provision in the Build Back Better bill?

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senator Bob Menendez

Senator Joe Manchin

Senator Bernie Sanders

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