House Passes Obamas Syria Aid Bill

The video covers three main topics: the Scottish independence referendum, where a 'Yes' vote would lead to Scotland leaving the UK; the US House passing a bill to support Syrian rebels against ISIS, with President Obama's plan to train and equip them; and the Federal Reserve's commitment to keeping interest rates low, with Chair Janet Yellen discussing the labor market and plans to reduce the Fed's balance sheet by the end of the decade.

What is the main issue at stake in the Scottish independence referendum?

• Scotland's membership in the European Union

• Scotland's separation from the United Kingdom

• Scotland's adoption of a new currency

• Scotland's environmental policies

What is the purpose of the US House's spending bill related to Syria?

• To negotiate peace talks with the Syrian government

• To establish a no-fly zone over Syria

• To support Syrian rebels against Islamic State extremists

• To provide humanitarian aid to Syrian civilians

Who is responsible for maintaining low interest rates according to the transcript?

• The World Bank

• The European Central Bank

• The Federal Reserve

• The US Congress

What challenge does Fed Chair Janet Yellen highlight regarding the labor market?

• The labor market is shrinking

• The labor market is unaffected by interest rates

• The labor market is fully recovered

• The labor market still needs improvement

By when does the Fed plan to reduce its balance sheet to normalized levels?

• By the end of the next quarter

• By the end of the century

• By the end of the decade

• By the end of the year