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The video covers President Biden's visit to Lake Charles to promote his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, highlighting the need for higher corporate taxes to fund it. It also discusses a survey by the Education Department showing an increase in schools offering full-time classroom instruction, with a focus on racial disparities. Additionally, the EU's readiness to discuss sharing COVID-19 vaccine technology following the US's support for a patent waiver is covered.

What is the primary funding source President Biden is proposing for the infrastructure plan?

• Increased gasoline taxes

• Higher corporate taxes

• User fees

• Federal loans

What percentage of public schools offered full-time classroom instruction according to the March survey?

• 60%

• 70%

• 46%

• 54%

Which group of students was reported to have spent the least time in classrooms?

• Suburban students

• Rural students

• Black, Hispanic, and Asian American students

• White students

What recent decision by the White House influenced the EU's stance on COVID-19 vaccine technology?

• Supporting a waiver of patent rights

• Reducing vaccine prices

• Increasing vaccine exports

• Banning vaccine exports

What is the EU's position in the global vaccine market?

• Largest consumer only

• Smallest producer

• Largest producer, exporter, and consumer

• Largest importer