House Committee Asks For Investigation Into $400M Border Wall Contract

House Committee Asks For Investigation Into $400M Border Wall Contract

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A $400 million contract was awarded to Fisher Sand and Gravel to build a border wall section between Mexico and Arizona. The committee's chairman requested a review due to concerns about potential inappropriate influence on the decision, as the company had not previously received a construction contract and had issues with meeting requirements. Despite these concerns, President Trump reportedly urged officials to select Fisher Sand and Gravel. The project is set to be completed by December 30th of next year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the value of the contract awarded to the construction firm for the border wall project?

$800 million

$600 million

$400 million

$200 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the committee's chairman regarding the contract award?

The timeline for project completion

The potential inappropriate influence on the decision

The project's environmental impact

The company's lack of experience

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issues did the company face with its proposals and prototype?

They were under budget

They met all operational requirements

They were completed ahead of schedule

They were late and over budget

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who reportedly urged military officials to hire Fisher Sand and Gravel?

President Trump

The US Army Corps of Engineers

The Defense Department

The committee's chairman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the new border barrier section to be built?

Near San Diego, California

Near Tucson, Arizona

Near Yuma, Arizona

Near El Paso, Texas

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