Top Democrats Announce "Framework" To Fund $3.5T Infrastructure Bill

Top Democrats Announce "Framework" To Fund $3.5T Infrastructure Bill

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Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses a multi-trillion dollar spending package being pushed through Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have a framework for funding the $3.5 trillion package, which aims to expand the social safety net. However, they have not shared details about the framework or a timeline for its passage. The final size and scope of the package are still under discussion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the multi-trillion dollar spending package discussed in Congress?

Infrastructure development

Social safety net expansion

Military expansion

Healthcare reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the key political figures mentioned in relation to the spending package?

Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer

Mitch McConnell and Kamala Harris

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed value of the spending package?

$1 trillion

$2.5 trillion

$3.5 trillion

$4 trillion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is missing from the framework shared by the political leaders?

The opposition's viewpoint

The total cost of the package

Details about the framework and timeline

The names of the supporters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current challenge in passing the spending package?

Overcoming a presidential veto

Gaining international approval

Agreeing on the final size and scope

Finding enough supporters