President Biden Focuses On Climate, Families In Trimmed $2T Plan

The transcript discusses the President's efforts to pass a scaled-back version of the Build Back Better plan, reducing it from $3.5 trillion to $2 trillion. The President is working to unite moderate and progressive Democrats to pass the bill. The House Progressive Caucus is optimistic about the bill's priorities. However, plans for tuition-free college, an energy plan, and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants have been reduced or removed. Congress has set an October 31st deadline for the bill's passage.

What is the new proposed budget for the Build Back Better plan?

• $1 trillion

• $2 trillion

• $3.5 trillion

• $4 trillion

What is the President's main goal in holding private meetings with lawmakers?

• To unite Democrats to pass the bill

• To introduce new policies

• To increase the budget of the plan

• To eliminate opposition from Republicans

Which group is optimistic about the inclusion of their priorities in the bill?

• Independent Senators

• House Progressive Caucus

• Moderate Democrats

• Republicans

Which of the following elements has been reduced or removed from the bill?

• Infrastructure development

• Healthcare expansion

• Tax cuts

• Tuition-free college

What is the deadline set by Congress for the bill to pass?

• September 30th

• October 31st

• December 1st

• November 15th