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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) outlined the Senate Republicans' opposition to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package proposed by the Biden administration.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Rep. Yarmuth (D-KY) on his Support for the American Rescue Plan

Budget Committee Chair Representative John Yarmuth (D-KY) discussed the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package proposed by the Biden administration. He responded to criticism from Sen. Mitt Romney about the spending in the bill.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Choice Board - How Can the U.S. Close the Digital Divide?

Prior to the pandemic, communities throughout the U.S. experienced inequity with broadband connectivity for a variety of reasons. The disruptions that occurred as a result of COVID-19 highlighted those challenges people across the country faced as they sought ways to connect to learn, work and engage with healthcare providers. In this lesson students will view videos to discover how the public…

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
President Biden Address on the U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 500,000

President Biden delivered remarks at the White House on the U.S. surpassing 500,000 deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his remarks, the president, first lady, vice president and second gentleman held a moment of silence outside the South Portico, where 500 candles were lit to represent the 500,000 Americans who had lost their lives.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Attorney General Confirmation Hearing for Merrick Garland

Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He discussed the role of the Department of Justice and challenges faces the department in an opening statement at the beginning of the hearing.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Infrastructure and the Texas Power Failures

American Society of Civil Engineers executive director Tom Smith discussed infrastructure and how it relates to the Texas power grid failures that occurred after severe winter storms. He defined infrastructure and explained the need for updating America's infrastructure to counter the increasing number of severe weather events.
Friday, February 19, 2021
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

An explanation of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the Democratic proposal to reform the immigration system. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) provided statements regarding the process for passing this legislation.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Debate over Earmarks

Taxpayers for Common Sense President Stephen Ellis and Congressional Institute President Mark Strand explained how earmarks work and the efforts to bring back earmarks in Congress. They discussed the various arguments for and against earmarks.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
President Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan and the State of the U.S. Economy

Heritage Foundation research fellow Joel Griffith and Economic Policy Institute president Thea Lee discussed the state of the U.S. economy and the their thoughts on President Biden's COVID-19 relief plan.
Friday, February 12, 2021
COVID-19 and Women in the Workforce

Center for American Progress senior fellow Jocelyn Frye talked about the gender disparities in the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and how women have been effected.
Monday, February 1, 2021
The Question over Raising the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour

An overview of the issue of raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour that was included in President Biden's COVID-19 relief proposals. Perspectives from President Biden, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and the history of raising the minimum wage are included in this clip.
Monday, February 1, 2021
The Timeline for Reapportionment and Redistricting after the 2020 Census

David Wasserman of the Cooke Political Report talked about the 2021-22 redistricting in states and the timeline for when states will receive data from the 2020 census. He also explained recent Supreme Court cases that could impact how states redraw their congressional districts.
Friday, December 11, 2020
President Biden’s Plans for His Administration

This lesson uses primary sources to explore the upcoming Biden Administration. It has student analyze speeches and comments that President-elect Biden made previewing his plans for his administration. Using these primary source video clips, students will make predictions about what President Biden will focus on during the first 100 days of his administration.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) outlined the Senate Republicans' opposition to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package proposed by the Biden administration.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Rep. Yarmuth (D-KY) on his Support for the American Rescue Plan

Budget Committee Chair Representative John Yarmuth (D-KY) discussed the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package proposed by the Biden administration. He responded to criticism…

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Choice Board - How Can the U.S. Close the Digital Divide?

Prior to the pandemic, communities throughout the U.S. experienced inequity with broadband connectivity for a variety of reasons. The disruptions that occurred as a result of COVID-19 highlighted…

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

President Biden Address on the U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 500,000

President Biden delivered remarks at the White House on the U.S. surpassing 500,000 deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his remarks, the president, first lady, vice president and second…

Monday, February 22, 2021

Attorney General Confirmation Hearing for Merrick Garland

Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He discussed the role of the Department of Justice and challenges faces the…

Monday, February 22, 2021

Infrastructure and the Texas Power Failures

American Society of Civil Engineers executive director Tom Smith discussed infrastructure and how it relates to the Texas power grid failures that occurred after severe winter storms. He defined…

Friday, February 19, 2021

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

An explanation of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the Democratic proposal to reform the immigration system. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) provided statements…

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Debate over Earmarks

Taxpayers for Common Sense President Stephen Ellis and Congressional Institute President Mark Strand explained how earmarks work and the efforts to bring back earmarks in Congress. They discussed the…

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

President Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan and the State of the U.S. Economy

Heritage Foundation research fellow Joel Griffith and Economic Policy Institute president Thea Lee discussed the state of the U.S. economy and the their thoughts on President Biden's COVID-19 relief…

Friday, February 12, 2021

COVID-19 and Women in the Workforce

Center for American Progress senior fellow Jocelyn Frye talked about the gender disparities in the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and how women have been effected.

Monday, February 1, 2021

The Question over Raising the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour

An overview of the issue of raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour that was included in President Biden's COVID-19 relief proposals. Perspectives from President Biden, Senator John Barrasso…

Monday, February 1, 2021

The Timeline for Reapportionment and Redistricting after the 2020 Census

David Wasserman of the Cooke Political Report talked about the 2021-22 redistricting in states and the timeline for when states will receive data from the 2020 census. He also explained recent…

Friday, December 11, 2020

President Biden’s Plans for His Administration

This lesson uses primary sources to explore the upcoming Biden Administration. It has student analyze speeches and comments that President-elect Biden made previewing his plans for his…

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Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Rep. Yarmuth (D-KY) on his Support for the American Rescue Plan

Choice Board - How Can the U.S. Close the Digital Divide?

President Biden Address on the U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 500,000

Attorney General Confirmation Hearing for Merrick Garland

Infrastructure and the Texas Power Failures

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

The Debate over Earmarks

President Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan and the State of the U.S. Economy

COVID-19 and Women in the Workforce

The Question over Raising the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour

The Timeline for Reapportionment and Redistricting after the 2020 Census

President Biden’s Plans for His Administration

Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Rep. Yarmuth (D-KY) on his Support for the American Rescue Plan

Choice Board - How Can the U.S. Close the Digital Divide?

President Biden Address on the U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 500,000

Attorney General Confirmation Hearing for Merrick Garland

Infrastructure and the Texas Power Failures

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

The Debate over Earmarks

President Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan and the State of the U.S. Economy

COVID-19 and Women in the Workforce

The Question over Raising the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour

The Timeline for Reapportionment and Redistricting after the 2020 Census

President Biden’s Plans for His Administration