Trump Signs Short-Term Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown

The transcript discusses a government funding bill signed to prevent a shutdown, extending funding through December 20th. It includes a military pay raise, health care program extensions, and census funding. Challenges in passing a full-year spending bill are highlighted, mainly due to President Trump's demand for border wall funding. This is the second stopgap bill for the 2020 budget year.

What was the main purpose of the bill signed by the President?

• To increase taxes

• To implement new healthcare laws

• To extend government funding

• To reduce military spending

Which of the following was NOT a provision included in the bill?

• Reduction in education funding

• Extension of health care programs

• Pay raise for military members

• Funding for the 2020 census

What was the main obstacle in passing a full-year spending bill?

• Insufficient funding for the 2020 census

• Lack of support for healthcare programs

• President Trump's demand for border wall funding

• Disagreement over military pay raises

How much funding did President Trump demand for the US-Mexico border wall?

• $12 billion

• $8.6 billion

• $10 billion

• $5 billion

When did the 2020 budget year start?

• December

• October

• April

• January