President To Hold Infrastructure Talks

President To Hold Infrastructure Talks

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President Biden is negotiating a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, proposing to raise the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%. While Republicans oppose tax increases, they agree on the need for traditional infrastructure improvements. Biden visited Louisiana to advocate for investment in bridges and water systems, highlighting that 45,000 bridges are structurally deficient. Republicans have proposed a $568 billion counterproposal, criticizing the inclusion of 'human infrastructure' in Biden's plan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed increase in the corporate tax rate as part of the infrastructure plan?

From 21% to 35%

From 21% to 30%

From 21% to 28%

From 21% to 25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Biden travel to Louisiana?

To campaign for re-election

To promote his education plan

To highlight the need for infrastructure investment

To discuss healthcare reforms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many structurally deficient bridges are there across America?

Over 20,000

Over 45,000

Over 10,000

Over 30,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the infrastructure plan do Republicans criticize?

The increase in defense spending

The reduction in corporate taxes

The inclusion of human infrastructure

The focus on traditional infrastructure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of the Republican counterproposal for the infrastructure plan?

$568 billion

$700 billion

$500 billion

$600 billion