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R&D for Prepd: U.S. Education

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. As part of the leadup to the 2021 National Speech and … Continue reading

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R&D: Iran Split on Nuclear Program, Weighing Scott Brown’s 2012 Vulnerability, and U.S. Intelligence is Clueless About Egypt

Here is your R&D for February 17th: U.S. Spies: Iran Split on Nuclear Program from the Wall Street Journal According to American intelligence assessments, Iran’s leaders are divided when it comes to their country’s nuclear program and that some of … 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

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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R&D: Anti-Poverty Programs Increase Enrollment, Israel’s Demographic Future, and Teachers’ Unions Battle the LA Times

Here is your R&D for August 30th: Record number in government anti-poverty programs from USA Today Usually, I’m not a big fan of USA Today, but I couldn’t help but notice this article concerning the impact of the recession on … Continue reading

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