House Votes to Ease Obamacare Employer Mandate

Julie Hyman reports on a House vote to adjust the Affordable Care Act mandate, increasing the required work hours for employer-provided health insurance from 30 to 40 hours per week. The bill passed despite a veto threat from President Obama, with Republicans arguing it prevents reduced hours and wages.

Who is introduced at the beginning of the news segment?

• President Obama

• A Republican Senator

• Julie Hyman

• Trish

What is the main change proposed in the new bill regarding the Affordable Care Act?

• Providing health insurance to part-time workers

• Increasing the required work hours for health insurance eligibility

• Reducing the required work hours for health insurance eligibility

• Eliminating the health insurance mandate

How many hours per week must employees work to be eligible for health insurance under the new bill?

• 20 hours

• 50 hours

• 30 hours

• 40 hours

What is the reason given by Republicans for supporting the bill?

• To prevent reduction in employee hours and wages

• To align with President Obama's policies

• To reduce employer costs

• To increase employee wages

What was President Obama's stance on the bill?

• He threatened to veto it

• He was neutral

• He proposed it

• He supported it