Government Funding Tops Contentious To-Do List in Lame Duck Session

The video discusses the legislative challenges and priorities facing lawmakers, including government funding deadlines, tax legislation, and the farm bill. It highlights the contentious issues between Democrats and Republicans, such as border security and green subsidies. The video also covers the impact of trade policies on agriculture and the Democratic strategy to balance investigations with legislative work, including potential inquiries into the President's financial dealings.

What is the significance of December 7th in the legislative calendar?

• It's the deadline for submitting trade agreements.

• It's the deadline for passing a government funding bill.

• It's the date for the presidential election.

• It's the day when new tax laws take effect.

Which issue is a point of contention between Democrats and Republicans in the government funding bill?

• Climate change

• Border security

• Education funding

• Healthcare reform

What is a potential area of bipartisanship mentioned in the legislative priorities?

• Green subsidies

• Military spending

• Education reform

• Healthcare subsidies

How are Democrats planning to balance their legislative and investigative responsibilities?

• By delegating investigations to a special committee

• By focusing solely on investigations

• By prioritizing legislative work over investigations

• By managing both tasks simultaneously

What financial dealings are Democrats planning to investigate?

• The President's tax returns

• The President's financial dealings with Deutsche Bank

• The President's campaign finances

• The President's real estate investments