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The US Senate is revisiting President Trump's request to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2000, with new legislation proposed by Mitch McConnell. Meanwhile, the UK has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use, planning a widespread rollout. Jonathan Pollard, a convicted US spy, has arrived in Israel, concluding a long-standing diplomatic issue. Stay tuned for more news updates on Newsy.

What was the amount proposed by Democrats for the COVID-19 relief checks?

• $1000

• $1500

• $2000

• $2500

Who introduced new legislation linking COVID-19 relief checks to other priorities?

• Kevin McCarthy

• Chuck Schumer

• Nancy Pelosi

• Mitch McConnell

Which university collaborated with AstraZeneca to develop the COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Britain?

• Cambridge University

• Oxford University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

How long after the first dose is the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine planned to be administered?

• 3 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 8 weeks

• 12 weeks

What was Jonathan Pollard convicted of?

• Fraud and embezzlement

• Hacking government databases

• Selling US military secrets to Israel

• Espionage for Russia