Tag Archives: New York City

R&D from Prepd: Bill de Blasio’s Conflict with the NYPD

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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R&D: Michael Bloomberg & His Legacy

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D covers outgoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s legacy and his continued involvement in political activities regarding health, education, and gun control. Michael Bloomberg: The Exit Interview – Forbes. His legacy and impact are just getting started … Continue reading →

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R&D: How to Solve Somalia’s Famine, How the World Should Deal with Syria, and Global Stock Markets Are Rattled

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for August 5th: Helping famine-stricken Somalia: It’s not as easy as sending food from the Los Angeles Times This op-ed piece on the Somali famine from the Los Angeles Times breaks down what experts are saying … Continue reading →

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R&D: China Remains Mum on Egypt, Bloomberg Sends Cops to Arizona, and the U.S. Debt Ceiling is Under Debate

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 1st: Why a nervous China aims to shield citizens from Egypt news from the Christian Science Monitor Although American news has been following the Egyptian protests 24/7, China has limited coverage of the event … Continue reading →

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R&D: House Repeals Healthcare Law, Bloomberg Promises to Fight Unions, and Congo’s Constitution is Revised

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 20th: House passes health law repeal from Politico House Republicans managed to pass a bill that repealed President Obama’s healthcare law yesterday.  The vote was 245-189 and no House Republican defected during the vote.  … Continue reading →

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R&D: Congress Weighs Security Plan, North Korean Trade Falls, and What the U.S. Should Do About Sudan

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 11th: Congress Weighs Enhanced Security Plan from the New York Times Congress is looking into adopting a more enhanced security system for its members in the wake of the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of March 25th-March 31st, 2009

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Can the recent U.S. border security plan effectively stop smuggling along the U.S.-Mexican border? 2. Will the Employee Free Choice Act pass the Senate? 3. Why did the Czech government collapse? 4. Will Michael Bloomberg win a third term … Continue reading →

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