SUMMARY
Congressional leaders reached a spending deal that could prevent a partial government shutdown later this month. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins joined Geoff Bennett to break down the deal.
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News wrap alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.
WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who reached a spending deal to prevent a government shutdown?
- Why is the timing of the spending deal important?
- What is the overall spending level agreed upon for the rest of the year?
- Where do House Republicans stand on the deal?
- When is the first government shutdown deadline?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Why do you think reaching spending deals seems to be such a challenge for Congress?
Media literacy: What are some reasons for students to pay attention to actions in Congress?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
FOR MORE
What students can do:
- Watch this video and answer the following question — How does Sonal Prakash think politics have changed?
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA1jySTPh0U
2. Read Johnson Says He’ll Stand by Deal to Avert Shutdown, Spurning Hard-Right Demands "The House speaker is facing intense pressure from far-right Republicans to abandon the agreement he struck with Democrats to keep the government from partially shutting down next week." (The New York Times)
3. Check out this lesson plan, Shutting down government shutdowns, by Ryan Werenka, high school government teacher in Troy, Michigan, and NewsHour Classroom advisor. This lesson, part of Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads' series, will allow students to understand the conditions that have led to government shutdowns, explore the language of the United States Constitution on topics relevant to the potential shutdown and solutions and allow for students to propose solutions for avoiding future government shutdowns.
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