Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The video discusses the US jobs report for October, highlighting a drop in the unemployment rate to 6.9% with 638,000 jobs added, indicating a slow recovery. Notable job gains were seen in leisure, hospitality, and retail sectors. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases in the US hit a record high, prompting states like Rhode Island and Connecticut to reintroduce restrictions. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is advocating for a new relief package. Viewers are encouraged to follow Newsy for more updates and global news.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US unemployment rate reported for October?

5.8%

7.2%

6.9%

7.5%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sectors showed notable job gains in the October report?

Manufacturing and Construction

Leisure and Hospitality

Healthcare and Education

Technology and Finance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is advocating for another relief package before the end of the year?

Joe Biden

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

Chuck Schumer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many new COVID-19 cases were recorded in a single day, setting a new high?

130,000

100,000

116,000

90,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are mentioned as reimplementing COVID-19 restrictions?

California and Texas

Florida and Georgia

Rhode Island and Connecticut

New York and New Jersey