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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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…