Steven Mnuchin Says Talks On Coronavirus Relief Have Stalled

Steven Mnuchin Says Talks On Coronavirus Relief Have Stalled

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The video discusses efforts to keep the US government funded and the challenges in negotiating a coronavirus relief bill. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin highlights the lack of progress in talks, with Democrats seeking a larger deal. The video also covers past economic measures and current proposals from both Republicans and Democrats, focusing on targeted funding for schools, renters, healthcare providers, and small businesses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue causing a lack of progress on the coronavirus relief bill?

Disagreement over the size of the relief package

Lack of government funding

Economic shutdown

Reopening of the economy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money was previously injected into the economy during the shutdown?

$2 trillion

$4 trillion

$1 trillion

$3 trillion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the economy according to the transcript?

In recession

Fully reopened

Partially reopened

Completely shut down

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of relief bill are Senate Republicans proposing?

A comprehensive plan

A scaled-back proposal

A temporary measure

A bipartisan agreement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional funding do Democrats want in the relief plan?

More funding for military

More funding for infrastructure

More funding for schools, renters, health care providers, and small businesses

More funding for technology