Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

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The video discusses a government funding bill that needs to be passed by Friday. It includes $100 billion in disaster aid, a health care package, and an expansion to the 2018 farm bill. Some House Republicans are unhappy with the bill, calling it a 'cram the bus' due to its extensive additions. The timing is also a concern, as House rules require 72 hours to review the bill, a rule that may be broken to meet the deadline.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline for passing the 1500-page bill?

Monday

Sunday

Friday

Wednesday

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main components included in the bill?

Tax cuts

Education reform

Disaster aid

Military funding

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How do some House Republicans feel about the bill?

They are unaware of its contents

They are annoyed by the extra elements

They are indifferent

They fully support it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term did some Republicans use to describe the bill?

A perfect solution

A necessary evil

A simple fix

A cram the bus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rule might the House have to break to pass the bill on time?

The 72-hour review rule

The 48-hour review rule

The 24-hour review rule

The 96-hour review rule