U.S. Lawmakers Close To Passing COVID Relief Bill

The transcript discusses a new COVID relief proposal costing around $900 billion, which includes aid for vaccines, schools, unemployed workers, and small businesses. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mentions that an agreement is close but not finalized. Additionally, lawmakers are working to prevent a partial government shutdown as a deadline approaches.

What is the estimated cost of the new COVID relief proposal?

• $900 billion

• $1 trillion

• $500 billion

• $750 billion

Which areas are expected to receive aid from the new COVID relief proposal?

• Technology and innovation

• Healthcare and infrastructure

• Vaccines, schools, unemployed workers, and small businesses

• Transportation and energy

Who mentioned that an agreement on the relief proposal is close but not finalized?

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

• President Joe Biden

• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

What is the potential consequence if lawmakers do not pass a spending measure by the deadline?

• A decrease in government spending

• A full government shutdown

• An increase in taxes

• A partial government shutdown

What is the deadline for passing the spending measure to avoid a government shutdown?

• Sunday

• Friday

• Wednesday

• Monday