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Gates Jackson presents headlines covering Biden's nomination of Michael Regan for EPA head, marking a historic first if confirmed. The Biden administration aims to rejoin the Paris climate accord and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Unemployment claims have risen, reflecting pandemic impacts, while Congress negotiates a $900 billion COVID relief package, including aid for vaccines, schools, and direct payments. Lawmakers also work to prevent a government shutdown.

Who has President Biden nominated to lead the EPA?

• John Kerry

• Gates Jackson

• Michael Regan

• Gina McCarthy

What is one of the environmental goals of the Biden administration?

• To rejoin the Paris climate accord

• To increase coal production

• To reduce renewable energy usage

• To expand oil drilling

What recent trend has been observed in unemployment claims?

• They have decreased significantly

• They have remained stable

• They have increased for two consecutive weeks

• They have been eliminated

What is the estimated cost of the new COVID relief proposal being negotiated in Congress?

• $900 billion

• $500 billion

• $1.5 trillion

• $2 trillion

What is one of the components expected in the new COVID relief package?

• Increased military spending

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

• Aid for large corporations

• Direct payments to Americans