Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown, Boost Ukraine Aid

Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown, Boost Ukraine Aid

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The video discusses a nearly $2 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. It highlights $858 billion for defense, $772 billion for non-defense, and $118 billion for VA medical care. Additional funds are allocated for Ukraine and NATO allies. The bill also includes a provision to amend the electoral count Act, addressing a loophole exploited on January 6th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence if the spending bill is not passed?

A decrease in defense spending

An increase in taxes

A partial government shutdown

A complete government shutdown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is allocated for defense in the spending bill?

$2 trillion

$858 billion

$118 billion

$772 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area receives more than $118 billion in the spending bill?

NATO allies

VA medical care

Electoral reforms

Defense

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the goals of the electoral count Act reform?

To increase defense spending

To reduce the length of the bill

To provide more funding for Ukraine

To close a loophole exploited on January 6th

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries or organizations are mentioned as receiving additional funding?

Ukraine and NATO allies

Middle Eastern countries

China and Russia

South American countries