Tag Archives: 2014 midterms

R&D: A New Government Shutdown?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D focuses on the possibility of another government shutdown before the 2014 midterm elections.  When Congress reconvenes next week, it will have ten days to reach an agreement to keep the government funded through the end of September. … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Eric Cantor’s Defeat

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This R&D provides resources … Continue reading →

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R&D: Resolving the Syrian Conflict, Public Opinion on Gay Marriage, and More

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Logan Scisco

In the past, our R&D’s have been daily, but we are going to start doing a once-a-week R&D that will contain in-depth reports and interviews from a variety of sources.  Our Twitter feed will serve to link to other important … Continue reading →

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R&D: The Impact of Senator Frank Lautenberg’s Death, Hezbollah’s Ties to Syria, and More

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Logan Scisco

How Senator Lautenberg’s Death Makes the Senate Even Less Functional from The Atlantic This interesting piece discusses how Senator Frank Lautenberg’s death will impact pressing issues in the U.S. Senate regarding immigration reform, ending filibusters, and gun control. Chris Christie’s … Continue reading →

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