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On January 22nd, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to tackle the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, including increasing food stamps and setting a $15 minimum wage for federal workers. He also urged the Labor Department to extend unemployment benefits to those refusing work due to health risks. The Senate confirmed General Lloyd Austin as the first Black Secretary of Defense, granting him a waiver from a law requiring a seven-year gap after active duty. Austin pledged to address the pandemic, support military families, and combat extremism within the military.

What was one of the main goals of the executive orders signed by President Biden?

• To reduce military spending

• To implement new tax laws

• To address the economic crisis caused by the pandemic

• To increase the national debt

What minimum wage did Biden's executive orders aim to establish for federal workers and contractors?

• $20 per hour

• $10 per hour

• $15 per hour

• $12 per hour

Why did President Biden ask the Labor Department to extend unemployment benefits?

• To support employees who refuse work due to health risks

• To encourage remote work

• To increase the workforce

• To reduce government spending

Who was confirmed as the first black Secretary of Defense?

• General Mark Milley

• General Lloyd Austin

• General James Mattis

• General Colin Powell

What did General Austin promise to address during his confirmation hearings?

• Increasing defense budget

• Expanding overseas operations

• Rooting out extremism in the military

• Reducing military size