Tag Archives: Illinois

R&D by Prepd: Illinois Pension Reform

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Logan Scisco

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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 →

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R&D: Gaddafi Forces Gain Ground, “Day of Rage” Scheduled in Saudi Arabia, and Illinois Goes After Online Retailers

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 11th: Gaddafi takes key towns as Nato squabbles over Libya action from the Guardian Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi’s forces are reclaiming territory from rebel groups as NATO is divided over imposing a no fly … Continue reading →

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R&D: Quinn Looks to Abolish the Death Penalty, Cuba Has Trouble Laying Off State Workers, and There is No GOP Favorite for 2012

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 9th: Quinn expected to sign death penalty ban from the Chicago Tribune Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign legislation today that would ban the death penalty.  The decision would impact fifteen Illinois … Continue reading →

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R&D: Egyptian Protests Increase, A Former NFL National Champion Writes About Democratic Party Politics, and Rahm Emanuel is Cleared to Run for Mayor

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 28th: Egypt shuts internet, rounds up opposition leaders as protests start from the Christian Science Monitor Egypt is now the major area of the Middle East suffering from civil unrest.  President Hosni Mubarak looks … Continue reading →

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R&D: Tunisia’s Unrest Continues, America’s Soft Power Problems in Africa, and Wisconsin Tries to Lure Illinois Businesses

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 14th: Behind Tunisia Unrest, Rage Over Wealth of Ruling Family from the New York Times Riots have broken out in Tunisia, as the population is blaming President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his extended … Continue reading →

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R&D: President Obama’s Speech Last Night in Arizona, Americans Don’t Believe Political Rhetoric Caused Arizona Shooting, and Lebanon is the New Berlin Wall

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 13th: President Obama’s speech in Tucson, Arizona Here is the text of President Obama’s speech at a memorial service last night in Tucson, Arizona.  The memorial was a tribute for the six people killed … Continue reading →

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Five Senate Races to Consider in 2010

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Until early November, extempers can expect to run into lots of questions about the midterm elections.  These questions may ask you which party will win the elections, what the biggest issue in the elections is going to be, or about … Continue reading →

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R&D: California’s Economy, America’s Future in Afghanistan, and the Blagojevich Verdict

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for August 18th: Reviving California’s economy: Meg Whitman versus Jerry Brown from the Los Angeles Times The California gubernatorial campaign is one of the major national races in 2010 and one that extempers may get questions … Continue reading →

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R&D: Congress’s Low Approval Rating, North Korea’s Horrible Economy, and Federal Housing Aid Rises

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for August 12th: Low Approval of Congress Not Budging, Now 19% from Gallup Extempers always need poll data, especially for domestic politics speeches.  This article discusses Congress’s continually low approval rating and how voters … Continue reading →

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