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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Extemp Questins for the Week of February 25th-March 3rd, 2009
1. Is it wise for Republican governors to reject stimulus money? 2. Should Kadima enter into a Netanyahu-led Israeli government? 3. Would a nationalization of some major U.S. banks be good for the economy? 4. By the end of 2009 … Continue reading
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Topic Brief: Hillary Clinton’s Asia Tour
by Logan Scisco Ever since she joined Barack Obama’s cabinet as Secretary of State, insiders across the political spectrum have weighed in about Hillary Clinton’s intentions in taking the job. Was she coming on board to overshadow the new president? … Continue reading
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United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 25 – March 3, 2009
How are disagreements over the stimulus plan hurting the GOP? Is General Motors on life support? How will new homeowners benefit from the stimulus plan? What is the cause of political dysfunction in California? Is low consumer confidence exacerbating the … Continue reading
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International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 25 – March 3, 2009
Should China continue to buy U.S. debt? How will a Netanyahu-led Israeli government alter U.S. foreign policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Will the Sri Lankan governments fight against the Tamil Tiger soon degenerate into a guerilla war? How can Mexico … Continue reading
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Topic Brief: Hillary’s Clinton’s Asia Tour
Ever since she joined Barack Obama’s cabinet as Secretary of State, insiders across the political spectrum have weighed in about Hillary Clinton’s intentions in taking the job. Was she coming on board to overshadow the new president? Was she going … Continue reading
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Extemp Questions for the Week of February 18th-24th, 2009
1. Is Obama’s plan to drop the “car czar” a good idea? 2. Who should be tapped to create Israel’s next government? 3. Is Pope Benedict XVI alienating mainstream Catholics? 4. Why did Chavez win his term limits referendum? 5. … Continue reading
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Topic Brief: Israel’s Election
by Logan Scisco Considering all the recent tension in the Middle East, it is no surprise that the recent Israeli parliamentary election was watched closely by governments across the world, especially those keen on the Middle East peace process. The … Continue reading
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International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 18-24, 2009
What effect would Russian support have on NATO dealings in Afghanistan? Hugo Chavez for life? Will Ireland default on its debts? What does Hugo Chavez’s victory over term limits mean for Venezuela’s future? By the end of 2009 will the … Continue reading
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United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 18-24, 2009
What role will the UAW play in negotiating the fate of General Motors? How will improvements in platelet-rich plasma therapy help athletes? Who should be responsible for preventing and monitoring cyber-bullying? How will Arne Duncan spend the portion of the … Continue reading
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Topic Brief: 2009 Israeli Elections
Considering all the recent tension in the Middle East, it is no surprise that the recent Israeli parliamentary election was watched closely by governments across the world, especially those keen on the Middle East peace process. The election was a … Continue reading
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