Tag Archives: Congress

NSDA Nationals USX R&D from Prepd: The Legislative Branch

Posted on June 7, 2022 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. Over the next month and a half, Extemp Central will provide R&Ds … Continue reading →

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Prepd Unveils Generation 3, The Next Version of its Debate Technology

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Prepd – the startup behind popular Extemp and Congress software – has just unveiled the next version of its debate technology: Generation 3. “Prepd Generation 3 is a complete rebuild of our technology,” Prepd founder, Ian Panchèvre, explains. “We’ve completely reimagined … Continue reading →

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Speaker Paul Ryan

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] For the last several weeks the House Republican caucus was in turmoil over who would succeed Speaker of the House John Boehner.  Boehner’s second-in-command, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, was pegged as his successor, but McCarthy’s gaffe about … Continue reading →

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R&D: Speaker Paul Ryan

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Speaker Paul Ryan. Paul Ryan will be caught in a fight for the GOP’s soul, our Washington correspondent @hillhulse writes in new column https://t.co/f9KzkxcTjb — The New York … Continue reading →

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John Boehner’s Resignation

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Facing the threat of an insurgency from within his own ranks, Speaker of the House John Boehner shocked the nation’s political establishment on Friday by announcing his resignation from the speakership, as well as his House seat, effective October … Continue reading →

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R&D: John Boehner’s Resignation

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on John Boehner’s resignation. The tragedy of John Boehner is that he could have been a great House Speaker, @JeffreyToobin writes: http://t.co/GvDN6FR9nV — The New Yorker (@NewYorker) September 29, … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Congress & The Iran Deal

Posted on August 26, 2015 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 from Prepd: President Obama’s Veto Power

Posted on January 8, 2015 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 from Prepd: The New Republican Congress

Posted on December 31, 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 breaks down … 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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