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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 27th-April 3rd, 2012

1. How will the expansion of the Panama Canal impact the Panamanian economy? 2. Will the latest allegations against Dominique Strauss-Kahn destroy his political future? 3. How can Brazilian forces best secure slums? 4. What steps does France need to … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 27th-April 2nd, 2012

1. Will the Supreme Court refuse to render a definitive ruling on the Affordable Care Act? 2. Why is Rick Santorum continuing his presidential campaign? 3. Were President Obama’s comments regarding the Trayvon Martin case irresponsible? 4. Should the U.S. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 20th-26th, 2012

1. Is President Obama adopting the right approach toward North Korea? 2. Do law school rankings matter? 3. Is the New York Times digital payment scheme working? 4. Can more junk mail save the U.S. Postal Service? 5. How would … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 19th-25th, 2012

1. Is it wise for the Spanish government to ignore the EU’s economic advice? 2. What should the international community do about the food crisis in Chad? 3. Is a new war brewing between Ethiopia and Eritrea? 4. Does the … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 13th-19th, 2012

1. Why has Mario Monti been able to bring Italy back from the brink of financial disaster? 2. Is it time for the West to leave Afghanistan? 3. Have international mining firms been fair to the African countries they operate … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 13th-19th, 2012

1. Should armed forces radio carry Rush Limbaugh? 2. Is this a bad time for Americans to invest inteh stock market? 3. How much would the Keystone pipeline help American consumers? 4. If Angus King wins the Maine Senate race, … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 6th-12th, 2012

1. Should cold medicine be given at pharmacies only with a doctor’s prescription? 2. How can environmental regulation in America be streamlined? 3. Can anything be done to stop the clout of Super PACs? 4. Will the RESPECT Project eventually … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 6th-12th, 2012

1. Is Hollande’s recommendation of higher taxes a wise move considering France’s economic situation? 2. Why is North Korea suspending its nuclear program? 3. Would South Africa become the new Zimbabwe if Julius Malema’s ideas ever became national policy? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 28th-March 5th, 2012

1.  What steps does Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi need to take to fix Yemen? 2.  Can the Chinese government continue its crackdown on the Internet without suffering major reprecussions? 3.  What does Serbia bring to the EU? 4.  Why was … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 28th-March 5th, 2012

1. Will Michigan signal the end of the GOP primary? 2. Does the recent school shooting in Ohio provide more credence to the need for more anti-bullying tactics? 3. Can Bob Kerrey save the Democratic Senate majority? 4. Should parents … Continue reading

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