Lawmakers Push For Full Federal Funding Of National Guard

The transcript discusses the federal funding for National Guard forces during the pandemic. President Trump announced that states and territories will need to cover 25% of the costs after August 21st, without providing a reason. This decision faced opposition from many lawmakers, primarily Democrats, who argued it was poorly timed as COVID-19 cases rise. They criticized the move as arbitrary, noting that Republican-led states like Texas and Florida received exemptions, which could influence the presidential election.

What change did the president announce regarding National Guard funding?

• Federal funding will be restored completely.

• States and territories will cover 25% of the costs.

• Deployment will end immediately.

• States will cover 50% of the costs.

Why did lawmakers criticize the timing of the cost-sharing reduction?

• It was implemented without any prior notice.

• It came as cases were rising and emergency needs were increasing.

• It was announced during a holiday season.

• It coincided with a decrease in pandemic cases.

Which political party did most lawmakers who opposed the cost-sharing reduction belong to?

• Democrats

• Libertarians

• Independents

• Republicans

What was the criticism regarding the exemptions given to certain states?

• They were given to states with the least cases.

• They were based on population size.

• They were seen as arbitrary and politically motivated.

• They were only given to Democratic-led states.

Which states were mentioned as receiving exemptions from the cost-sharing requirement?

• Texas and Florida

• Ohio and Michigan

• California and New York

• Georgia and Alabama