President To Hold Infrastructure Talks

President To Hold Infrastructure Talks

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President Biden is negotiating a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, proposing to raise the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%. While Republicans oppose tax increases, they agree on the need for traditional infrastructure improvements. Biden emphasizes the urgency of investing in infrastructure, citing 45,000 structurally deficient bridges. Republicans have countered with a $568 billion proposal, criticizing the inclusion of 'human infrastructure' in Biden's plan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed increase in the corporate tax rate as part of the infrastructure plan?

From 21% to 30%

From 21% to 25%

From 21% to 35%

From 21% to 28%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is President Biden traveling to different states to discuss the infrastructure plan?

To announce new tax policies

To gather support from the public

To negotiate with state governors

To finalize the plan details

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many structurally deficient bridges are there across America?

Over 30,000

Over 20,000

Over 45,000

Over 10,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the infrastructure plan do Republicans criticize?

The focus on traditional infrastructure

The inclusion of human infrastructure

The exclusion of water systems

The lack of funding for roads

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of the Republican counterproposal for the infrastructure plan?

$700 billion

$568 billion

$500 billion

$600 billion