Elizabeth Warren Releases Plan To Tackle Corruption In Washington

The transcript outlines a plan by a Massachusetts senator to combat corruption in Washington. The plan includes measures such as requiring presidents and vice presidents to place businesses in a blind trust, mandating tax return releases for federal candidates, eliminating private prisons, and banning stock trading by government officials. These proposals aim to counteract the influence of corporations and billionaires on policy-making. The plan was released ahead of a scheduled speech in New York City.

What is the primary focus of the Massachusetts senator's presidential campaign?

• Foreign relations

• Education policy

• Healthcare reform

• Fighting corruption

What is one of the reasons popular policies are often blocked, according to the transcript?

• Influence of corporations and billionaires

• Political disagreements

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of public support

What does Warren propose for presidents and vice presidents regarding their businesses?

• Invest in new businesses

• Put businesses into a blind trust to be sold

• Publicly disclose business earnings

• Expand their businesses

Which of the following is NOT part of Warren's additional measures?

• Eliminating private prisons

• Banning government officials from trading stocks

• Requiring federal officeholders to release tax returns

• Increasing military spending

When was Warren's plan released in relation to her scheduled speech?

• A week before

• A day before

• Just hours before

• After the speech