Biden Signs Government Funding Bill Averting Shutdown

Biden Signs Government Funding Bill Averting Shutdown

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The video discusses the current state of US government funding, highlighting that a shutdown has been averted until December 3rd. However, there is an ongoing debate over the debt ceiling, with Democrats and Republicans at a standoff. The Democrats, who control the government, are seeking Republican support to raise the debt ceiling. Additionally, the video covers the infrastructure bill, which is facing challenges within the Democratic Party. The progressive wing is concerned that passing the bill might jeopardize other parts of President Biden's policy agenda, such as healthcare and climate change provisions.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the US government funding as discussed in the video?

The government funding status is unknown.

The government is funded indefinitely.

The government is funded until December 3rd.

The government is in a shutdown.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue causing a standoff between Democrats and Republicans?

Raising the debt ceiling

Immigration policy

Tax cuts

Healthcare reform

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges Democrats face in raising the debt ceiling?

Opposition from the President

Lack of support from Republicans

Public protests

Insufficient time to pass the bill

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stance on the infrastructure bill?

She is undecided about the bill.

She is pressing ahead with a vote.

She is delaying the vote.

She opposes the bill.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the progressive wing of the Democratic Party concerned about passing the infrastructure bill?

They want more bipartisan support.

They believe it will lead to tax increases.

They fear it will delay other parts of Biden's agenda.

They think it lacks environmental provisions.