President Biden Addresses 'Build Back Better' Agenda At Town Hall

The transcript covers President Biden's recent town hall in Baltimore, focusing on the challenges his administration faces, including changes to the social spending bill and debates over Medicare expansion. Key changes include the removal of free community college funding and a reduction in paid paternity leave. The discussion also highlights opposition to expanding Medicare to cover dental and vision, with potential alternatives suggested. The report concludes with a live check-in from Washington, D.C.

What challenges has the president faced recently according to the town hall discussion?

• Successful legislative agenda

• Increased support in Congress

• Declining approval ratings

• Improved economic conditions

What was removed from the social spending bill as discussed in the town hall?

• Tax cuts for businesses

• Healthcare expansion

• Infrastructure development

• Funding for free Community College

How many weeks of paid paternity leave are now included in the revised bill?

• 12 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 8 weeks

• 4 weeks

What aspect of Medicare expansion faced opposition from some senators?

• Inclusion of dental and vision insurance

• Increase in retirement age

• Reduction in benefits

• Privatization of services

What alternative did the president suggest for expanding Medicare without legislative changes?

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing other benefits

• Finding other ways to include dental and vision

• Cutting military spending