Senate Passes Bill To Boost U.S. Technology

Senate Passes Bill To Boost U.S. Technology

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The video discusses a significant $200 billion investment in technology manufacturing over the next five years, aimed at countering China's economic influence. A bipartisan vote supports this initiative, which includes $50 billion for semiconductor companies to produce computer chips. This is considered the largest investment in scientific research in decades. The bill now moves to the House, where a competing bill is already in play.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total investment planned for technology manufacturing over the next five years?

$250 billion

$200 billion

$150 billion

$100 billion

2.

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What was the vote count that brought both parties together to address China's economic influence?

68 to 32

60 to 40

65 to 35

70 to 30

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding does the bill allocate to help semiconductor companies?

$40 billion

$50 billion

$60 billion

$30 billion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the bill according to its supporters?

Biggest investment in scientific research in decades

Major investment in healthcare

Significant investment in education

Largest investment in infrastructure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the bill headed next after the Senate?

The State Governors

The House

The President

The Supreme Court