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On July 29, President Biden announced a vaccine initiative for civilian federal workers, requiring those unvaccinated to wear masks and undergo regular testing. The US economy grew by 6.5% in the spring, indicating recovery despite being slower than expected. Jobless claims fell to 400,000, showing a rebounding job market. However, economists express concerns about potential setbacks from rising COVID-19 cases and inflation. Stay updated with newsy for more global headlines.

What action has President Biden taken to increase vaccination rates among federal workers?

• Offered financial incentives for vaccination

• Implemented a work-from-home policy for unvaccinated workers

• Launched a vaccine push with mask and testing requirements for the unvaccinated

• Mandated vaccination for all federal workers

What was the growth rate of the U.S. economy in the spring?

• 5.0%

• 6.5%

• 7.0%

• 6.0%

How did the U.S. economy's growth in the spring compare to pre-pandemic levels?

• It was significantly lower than expected

• It exceeded pre-pandemic levels

• It matched pre-pandemic levels

• It was lower than pre-pandemic levels

What is a potential threat to the economic recovery according to economists?

• Decreasing inflation

• Rising coronavirus infections and inflation

• Stable job market

• Increased government spending

What recent trend in jobless numbers suggests a recovering job market?

• Fluctuation around 350,000

• Increase to 500,000

• Decrease to 400,000

• Stability at 450,000