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Gates Jackson presents top stories, including the Senate's progress on President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, which faces Republican opposition and requires compromise with Senator Joe Manchin. Vice President Harris may cast the deciding vote. The US job market shows improvement with 380,000 jobs added and a drop in unemployment to 6.2%. Cinemas in New York and parks in California, including Disneyland, are set to reopen as COVID-19 infection rates decline and vaccinations increase.

What was the main challenge faced by the Senate in passing President Biden's COVID relief package?

• Lack of support from Democrats

• Solid Republican opposition

• Public protests

• Insufficient funds

Which senator's demands had to be met to secure the COVID relief package vote?

• Senator Bernie Sanders

• Senator Mitch McConnell

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Senator Joe Manchin

How many jobs were added to the US job market last month according to the Labor Department?

• 600,000

• 250,000

• 380,000

• 500,000

What was the unemployment rate in the US after the recent job market improvement?

• 5.8%

• 6.2%

• 7.5%

• 4.9%

What factor is contributing to the reopening of cinemas and theme parks in the US?

• New safety regulations

• Increased public demand

• Improving COVID-19 infection rates and vaccinations

• Government subsidies