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The video covers key news topics including the debate over President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which faces opposition from Republicans. It also discusses Biden's visit to Houston to assess damage from a severe winter storm and his plans to visit a mass vaccination site. Additionally, South Korea's mass vaccination campaign is highlighted, focusing on immunizing healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities. The video concludes with a preview of other stories covered by Newsy.

What is the main reason Republicans oppose President Biden's COVID-19 relief package?

• They believe it is too small.

• They think it is unrefined and too expensive.

• They want more funds for infrastructure.

• They support a different relief package.

What special rules are Democrats using to pass the COVID-19 relief package?

• Rules to increase the federal minimum wage.

• Rules to reduce the package size.

• Rules to include more tax cuts.

• Rules to bypass a Senate filibuster.

During his visit to Houston, what is one of the key activities President Biden plans to do?

• Attend a sports event.

• Visit a food bank and meet local leaders.

• Open a new hospital.

• Announce a new education policy.

What is the initial focus of South Korea's mass vaccination campaign?

• Vaccinating school children.

• Vaccinating government officials.

• Vaccinating tourists.

• Vaccinating long-term care facility residents and staff.

By when does South Korea plan to make vaccines available to its broader adult population?

• By this summer.

• By the end of March.

• By next winter.

• By the end of the year.