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The video discusses the rise in jobless claims to 965,000 due to increased state restrictions from COVID-19, which President-elect Biden aims to address with $2000 stimulus checks. It also covers legal proceedings against former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and others for their roles in the Flint water crisis. Newsy provides opinion-free headlines and global stories.

What was the reported increase in jobless claims last week?

• 965,000

• 1,000,000

• 200,000

• 181,000

What economic measure is President-elect Biden proposing to address the economic impact of COVID-19?

• $2500 stimulus checks

• $1000 stimulus checks

• $1500 stimulus checks

• $2000 stimulus checks

What charges did former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder face related to the Flint water crisis?

• Fraud

• Willful neglect of duty

• Corruption

• Involuntary manslaughter

Who else, besides Rick Snyder, was charged in connection to the Flint water crisis?

• The state's former health director, Nick Lyon

• The state's former governor, Jennifer Granholm

• The state's former attorney general, Bill Schuette

• The state's former treasurer, Andy Dillon

When is Rick Snyder's next court appearance scheduled?

• January 14th

• January 19th

• January 20th

• January 21st