What Is the Agenda for Congress After the Election?

The transcript discusses the Godzilla omnibus bill, highlighting the reliance on short-term spending bills and the dynamics of the lame duck Congress. It explores the potential contents of the omnibus bill, including spending bills, tax extenders, and other committee bills like the Cures Act. The possibility of a government shutdown is also examined, considering the political challenges and the role of Speaker Ryan and the House Freedom Caucus.

What is the main reason Congress is under pressure to pass spending bills during the lame duck session?

• To reduce the national debt

• To gain more political leverage

• To avoid a government shutdown

• To increase their salaries

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential inclusion in the omnibus bill?

• Tax extenders

• Cures Act

• Defense budget increase

• Intelligence reauthorization

What is a potential consequence if the omnibus bill is not passed?

• A decrease in military spending

• An increase in taxes

• A government shutdown

• An economic recession

What was a significant compromise made by Democrats in the previous year to pass spending bills?

• Increasing the defense budget

• Repealing the ban on oil exports

• Reducing healthcare funding

• Implementing new tax cuts

Who might oppose the omnibus bill, potentially leading to a government shutdown?

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Supreme Court

• The House Freedom Caucus