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Vice President Kamala Harris visited El Paso, Texas, to address migration issues, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and members of Congress. They met with a faith-based nonprofit assisting migrants. Harris faced criticism for not visiting sooner. Meanwhile, President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure deal focusing on traditional measures like roads and bridges, as well as broadband. Some original proposals, such as childcare, were excluded, prompting calls for a separate reconciliation bill.

What was the purpose of Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to El Paso, Texas?

• To announce a new immigration policy

• To visit a Border Patrol station and meet with a nonprofit

• To conduct a trade agreement

• To attend a political rally

Who accompanied Vice President Kamala Harris during her visit to El Paso?

• The Attorney General

• Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

• The Secretary of State

• The President

What is the main focus of the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan?

• Healthcare reform

• Traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges

• Military expansion

• Education funding

Which aspect was not included in the President's original infrastructure wishlist?

• Public transportation

• Roads and bridges

• Childcare

• Broadband capabilities

What are Democrats proposing to address the excluded items from the infrastructure plan?

• A separate reconciliation bill

• A nationwide survey

• A new executive order

• A public referendum