Tag Archives: Angela Merkel

R&D from Prepd: Global Human Rights

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Logan Scisco

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. As part of the leadup to the 2021 National Speech and Debate … Continue reading →

Posted in Int'l Extemp, R&D | Tagged Angela Merkel, artificial intelligence, China, global human rights, Israel-Palestinian conflict, LGBTQ+ rights, R&D, social media, UN Human Rights Council, Xinjiang | Comments Off

2013 German Elections

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] On September 22nd, German voters handed Chancellor Angela Merkel her biggest electoral triumph and put her in a position to lead her third consecutive government. Merkel’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Social Union … Continue reading →

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R&D: 2013 German Federal Elections

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the 2013 German federal elections. German SPD opening door to coalition deal with Merkel http://t.co/15cE9T96DA — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 7, 2013 After the election: Germany must … Continue reading →

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R&D: OPEC Fails to Agree on Production Targets, Huntsman Campaigns in New Hampshire, and Obama and Merkel Hash Out U.S.-German Relations

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for June 8th: Oil Rises the Most in Three Weeks as OPEC Fails to Reach Accord from Business Week In Vienna, OPEC failed to agree on production targets for the first time in 20 years, as … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged 2012 presidential election, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, budget deficit, China, Chinese economy, electoral college, energy, euro zone debt crisis, India, Iowa caucus, iran, Jon Huntsman, Libyan war, national debt, New Hampshire primary, oil, Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, President Obama, R&D, Saudi Arabia, top five news stories, U.S. economy, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S.-German relations, Venezuela, world economy | Comments Off

R&D: Severe Conditions Prepared for New Greek Bail Out, Shinawatra Watches Thai Politics Closely, and Military Personnel Give President Obama Low Marks

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for May 30th: Greece set for severe bail-out conditions from the Financial Times European leaders are currently negotiating a deal that would allow international involvement in tax collection and privatize state assets in exchange for a … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Germany, gerrymandering, Greece, Greek bail out, Greek economy, Illinois, military issues, nuclear power, President Obama, R&D, redistricting, Thai politics, Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, top five news stories | Comments Off

R&D: Merkel Adjusts German Nuclear Policy, Definitions of Nuclear Terms, and Why the Saudi Monarchy Will Endure

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 17th: Merkel aims to speed Germany’s nuclear energy exit from Reuters German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has been a strong proponent of nuclear power, but facing potential backlash over that issue in light of … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Angela Merkel, Arab protests, F. Gregory Gause III, flooding, German politics, Germany, Hillary Clinton, Japan, Japanese nuclear crisis, natural disasters, nuclear energy, nuclear issues, R&D, Saudi Arabia, top five news stories, Tunisia, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S.-Tunisian relations | Comments Off

R&D: The Rise of the States, President Obama Offers States a Healthcare Opt Out, and John Edwards Faces Indictment

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 1st: The Political Math: Washington – Dollars = Plus for States from the Wall Street Journal As red ink flows out of Washington, the states are recouping power and are defying the idea that … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Affordable Care Act, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, budget deficit, federalism, German government, German politics, Germany, healthcare reform, John Edwards, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, President Obama, R&D, Rielle Hunter, Scott Walker, states rights, top five news stories, Wisconsin protests | Comments Off

Big R&D: North and South Korea Exchange Fire, Irish Debt Crisis Leads to Collapse of Government, and the Future of Terror Trials and Detention

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your big R&D for November 23rd North, South Korea exchange fire; 2 marines killed from the Associated Press North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire today after North Korea shelled an island near their disputed sea border. Two … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged 2012 presidential election, AIDS, Angela Merkel, Bill Owens, Brian Cowen, Cambodia, carbon emissions, Catholic Church, climate change, condoms, Ed Rendell, FCC, Federal Communication Commission, Federal Reserve, George H.W. Bush, Germany, global warming, Hun Sen, inflation, Internet regulation, iran, Iranian politics, Ireland, Irish bailout, Irish government, Jennifer Granholm, John Boehner, Korean relations, Mitt Romney, Nancy Pelosi, North Korea, Obama, Pope Benedict XVI, President Obama, R&D, South Korea, terror trials, terrorism, the Fed, top five news stories, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, war on terrorism | Comments Off

R&D: Congress Ends Up Divided After the Midterms, Reid Hangs on in Nevada, Kirk Wins in Illinois, and Proposition 19 Fails

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for November 3rd: GOP seizes control of House; Dems retain Senate from Politico In last night’s midterm elections voters returned the Republicans to power in the House of Representatives. However, the GOP was unable to run … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Alexi Giannoulias, Angela Merkel, California, Democratic Party, drug legalization, GOP, Greece, Harry Reid, Illinois Senate race, marijuana, Mark Kirk, midterm elections, Mikhail Khordorkovsky, Nevada Senate Race, Proposition 19, R&D, Republican party, Russia, Sharron Angle, Silvio Berlusconi, terrorism, top five news stories | Comments Off

R&D: Russia Agrees to Build Venezuela a Nuclear Reactor, Sarkozy Promises to Crack Down on Protests, and the Road to Negotiations in Afghanistan

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for October 19th: Russia to Build A Nuclear Power Plant in Venezuela from the Latin American Herald Tribune In a move that alarms U.S. diplomats and nuclear non-proliferation experts, Russia signed an agreement with Venezuela last … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Afghanistan, Angela Merkel, Bank of America, foreclosures, France, French pension reform, Germany, Great Britain, housing market, multiculturalism, Nicolas Sarkozy, nuclear issues, nuclear proliferation, R&D, Russia, Taliban, top five news stories, U.S. economy, Venezuela | Comments Off