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Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers President Biden's visit to a Pfizer plant and his assurance of vaccine availability by July. It discusses Congress's work on a COVID relief deal and the impact of severe winter storms on vaccine distribution and infrastructure. John Kerry highlights climate change as the US rejoins the Paris Accord. The video also addresses the controversy surrounding Neera Tanden's nomination for the Office of Management and Budget.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Biden assure regarding COVID-19 vaccines during his visit to the Pfizer plant?

Vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of March.

Vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of July.

Vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of December.

Vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of May.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the impacts of the severe winter storms mentioned in the news?

Enhanced water supplies

Improved electric grids

Delayed vaccine shipments

Increased vaccine production

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Kerry emphasize about the current decade in relation to climate change?

It is the decade to increase carbon emissions.

It is the decade to ignore climate change.

It is the decisive decade to address climate change.

It is the decade to focus on economic growth only.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did the U.S. take regarding global carbon emissions?

Banned all carbon emissions

Rejoined the Paris Accord

Increased carbon emissions

Left the Paris Accord

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Neera Tanden's nomination for the Office of Management and Budget facing challenges?

Her support from all Senate members

Her bipartisan statements

Lack of support from Senate Democrats

Lack of support from Senate Republicans