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The video covers the Senate's ongoing work on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, highlighting procedural motions and expected votes. It also discusses the July jobs report, which shows significant job growth and a drop in unemployment, indicating economic recovery from the pandemic. The report also notes rising pay rates, suggesting a positive trend in the labor market.

What was the main reason for the quiet session in the Senate on Friday?

• A scheduled break

• Technical issues in the chamber

• Senators attending a funeral

• A national holiday

What is the expected outcome of the bipartisan infrastructure bill?

• It will be rejected

• It will pass with bipartisan support

• It will be postponed indefinitely

• It will be rewritten entirely

How many jobs were added according to the July jobs report?

• 500 thousand

• 943 thousand

• 1 million

• 750 thousand

What was the unemployment rate reported in July?

• 5.9%

• 4.8%

• 5.4%

• 6.0%

By what percentage did average hourly wages increase from the previous year?

• 3%

• 2%

• 4%

• 5%