CLEAN : Fiscal cliff averted

The transcript discusses political and economic issues, focusing on the dynamics within Congress and the impact of recent elections. It highlights the challenges of fiscal policies, such as the fiscal cliff and debt ceiling, and the measures taken to address them, including tax increases and spending cuts. The discussion also touches on the political strategies and outcomes resulting from the divided government post-2010 elections.

What was a key challenge faced by Mr. Brab during the holidays?

• Writing a book

• Managing a vote on the House floor

• Organizing a movie night

• Planning a holiday party

What economic measure was taken to raise an additional 600 billion?

• Increasing high-income household revenues

• Reducing military spending

• Cutting education funding

• Lowering corporate taxes

What was the intended purpose of the deal discussed in the second section?

• To prevent going off the fiscal cliff

• To increase military spending

• To lower healthcare costs

• To boost the stock market

What was a result of the 2010 election mentioned in the final section?

• Increased voter turnout

• Unified government control

• Decreased political tensions

• Divided control of government

How does the speaker describe the political maneuvers of Congress?

• Beneficial to all

• Entirely unnecessary

• Highly effective

• Well-planned