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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 29th-December 5th, 2011

1.  Should Herman Cain drop out of the GOP primary? 2.  How should Los Angeles deal with Occupy LA? 3.  Would a payroll tax cut extension help the economy? 4.  Was Black Friday a success for American retailers? 5.  How … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 29th-December 5th, 2011

1.  Without the euro, is the EU meaningless? 2.  How much power should Spain’s regions have? 3.  Would it be wise for China to invest in Western infrastructure? 4.  Will global economic unrest manifest itself at next year’s Summer Olympics? … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 15th-21st, 2011

1.  Should the Palestinian Authority be dismantled? 2.  Would adopting a common currency be in the EAC’s best interest? 3.  Will the PRI regain the Mexican presidency next year? 4.  Is ASEAN being too hasty in making Myanmar the chair … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 15th-21st, 2011

1.  How will the Supreme Court rule this summer concerning President Obama’s healthcare reform law? 2.  Should the NCAA give Penn State’s football program the death penalty? 3.  How can the “Occupy” movement overcome bad PR reports? 4.  Will the … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 8th-14th, 2011

1.  Did Bank Transfer Day create hardship for major financial institutions? 2.  Should Election Day be a national holiday? 3.  Will the “Fast and Furious” investigation be the end of Eric Holder? 4.  How should Penn State handle its sexual … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 8th-14th, 2011

1.  Is South Sudan turning its back on democracy? 2.  Why does the EU worry about national referendums? 3.  Can India tame Afghanistan? 4.  What steps can Guatemala take to effectively clamp down on crime? 5.  Can France save its … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 1st-7th, 2011

1.  Is the Greek government on the verge of collapse? 2.  What is Kenya’s exit strategy from Somalia? 3.  Is the Niger Delta on the verge of a violent relapse? 4.  Will the slowing of the Brazilian economy create a … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 1st-7th, 2011

1.  Will the Tea Party be the kingmaker in the GOP presidential primary? 2.  What reforms do U.S. colleges need to make? 3.  Do the bankruptcies by green tech companies backed by the U.S. federal government show that the government … Continue reading

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