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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of December 15th-21st, 2009

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Are efforts to construct a “green” economy too optimistic? 2. Is Obama’s offer of assistance to small business coming too late? 3. Should the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions be audited by Congress? 4. Will General Motors ever find … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of October 6th-12th, 2009

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Is the public option dead? 2. How can China be persuaded to put sanctions on Iran? 3. Can Tim Pawlenty win back the White House for the GOP in 2012? 4. Should Hamas release Gilad Shalit? 5. Does Hillary … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of September 1st-7th, 2009

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Is China doing enough to curb environmental pollution? 2. Who is Mexico’s most dangerous drug cartel? 3. Are attempts at a bipartisan solution to healthcare futile? 4. How can the U.S. military increase the mental health of its troops? … Continue reading →

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The Season Begins!: Extemp Questions for the Week of August 4th-10th, 2009

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Since it is the first Tuesday in August, here are the first questions of the 2009-2010 season from Extemp Central: 1. Should the U.S. negotiate with the Taliban to achieve a lasting solution in Afghanistan? 2. How can India maximize … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of June 10th-16th, 2009

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. How much of a setback is the Lebanese election result for Iran? 2. Will Obama’s speech in Cairo lead to a breakthrough in American-Muslim relations? 3. Should the Federal Reserve be buying Treasury securities? 4. Will the Iranian presidential … Continue reading →

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