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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Burger King’s tax inversion.
Tax inversions have become a battleground in 2014: http://t.co/11UEPy5qGy
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 5, 2014
Burger King merger: Seventh time lucky? http://t.co/zEMKASPZhF — The Economist (@EconBizFin) September 8, 2014
Bearish bets against Burger King reach all-time high: http://t.co/HCUvIwTYTA — Bloomberg News (@BloombergNews) September 3, 2014
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1. How can Enrique Nieto jump start the Mexican economy?
2. Will the recent Modi-Abe agreements produce a greater benefit for Japan or India?
3. Can China afford not to give Hong Kong free elections?
4. Is Donald Tusk the leader the EU needs?
5. Why does Lesotho matter?
6. Has Great Britain failed to assimilate Muslim immigrants?
7. Is the ICC losing credibility?
8. Will the recent Ukrainian ceasefire lead to the country’s partition?
9. Should Germany run a deficit to help the EU?
10. Will NATO be there for the Baltic states?
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1. Is President Obama wise to delay immigration action until after the midterms?
2. Are America’s leaders out of ideas?
3. Does Bob McDonnell’s conviction significant damage the Republican Party’s image?
4. Have Michelle Obama’s school lunch regulations failed?
5. Can the U.S. defeat ISIS without putting boots on the ground?
6. Is the sun setting on the American empire?
7. Should the GOP worry about third party candidates in this year’s midterms?
8. How can the nation’s police forces become more diverse?
9. Would increasing the wages for fast food workers to $15 an hour benefit the economy?
10. Is “corporate desertion” a winning issue for Democrats?
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With the 2014-2015 national circuit season beginning next weekend in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who are the extempers that might be destined for big things? In this season preview Extemp Central breaks down the eighteen extempers who could make waves in the National Points Race. Extempers are listed alphabetically, and all of those listed, save one who we could not contact, shared some information about their goals for the season and future plans.
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Chase Harrison competed for Millburn High School in New Jersey. He was the 2011 Yale Invitational winner and a two-time finalist at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament in United States Extemp (2012 and 2013). He also qualified for the Exhibition Round at the Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin two times and was a three-time runner-up at the Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Northwestern University. Last fall, Chase became the youngest person elected to a public office in New Jersey history by winning a one-year term on the Millburn Board of Education.
This is the second part of a two-part interview. Click here to access part one.
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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of September 1st-7th, 2014.
Ferguson shooting: US Justice Department to probe for discriminatory policing: US Department of Justice to ann… http://t.co/Gpm2EFKklY
— CS Monitor (@csmonitor) September 4, 2014
There’s been only modest declines of Americans reporting financial hardships since recession http://t.co/J2HBsOG2ks pic.twitter.com/ErgNz0nmol
— Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) September 4, 2014
This is socialist François Hollande’s Les Mis-esque label for the poor: http://t.co/KEoIHYFgMe
— The Independent (@Independent) September 4, 2014
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Chase Harrison competed for Millburn High School in New Jersey. He was the 2011 Yale Invitational winner and a two-time finalist at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament in United States Extemp (2012 and 2013). He also qualified for the Exhibition Round at the Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin two times and was a three-time runner-up at the Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Northwestern University. Last fall, Chase became the youngest person elected to a public office in New Jersey history by winning a one-year term on the Millburn Board of Education.
Chase decided to sit down and talk with Extemp Central about his career, future plans, and what made him a successful competitor on the national circuit.
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Today’s R&D focuses on the possibility of another government shutdown before the 2014 midterm elections. When Congress reconvenes next week, it will have ten days to reach an agreement to keep the government funded through the end of September. If an agreement is not reached, another government shutdown could occur and that could have a disastrous effect on the Republican Party’s chances of winning the Senate this fall. Republican leaders deny that they have any plans for a new shutdown.
How the GOP could blow it and shut down the government again: http://t.co/hy984HJ6Xw pic.twitter.com/GHCiOr3xwU
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 1, 2014
Here’s why another government shutdown probably won’t happen: http://t.co/MSc2SLfwbS
— National Journal (@nationaljournal) August 30, 2014
Ted Cruz has no plans for a government shutdown over immigration debate later this year. http://t.co/tmJS3b59TE
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) August 31, 2014
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Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz. Good luck!
To access a list of all our old quizzes, click here.
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Today’s R&D covers the Ukrainian crisis. Last week, the Ukrainian government released videos of captured Russian troops in Eastern Ukraine, which contradicts the Russian government’s official stance that it does not have a present in the eastern half of the country. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alleges that Russia has more than 1,000 troops in Ukraine, and Russian actions in the area have resulted in Western sanctions.
NATO is back in the business it was created for: collective territorial defence http://t.co/0cn6aACx7m pic.twitter.com/vNR474pdbl
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) September 2, 2014
Op-Ed Contributor: Finland’s Lesson for Ukraine http://t.co/LLNU22syNR
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) September 2, 2014
Ukraine shifts military tactics away from rooting out pro-Russia rebels http://t.co/MNEATGVit6 pic.twitter.com/V6zf3rHrRP
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) September 2, 2014
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In less than two weeks, Scottish voters will head to the polls to decide whether to sever their 307-year relationship with the United Kingdom. The referendum is the culmination of decades of agitation by the Scottish National Party (SNP) and mirrors events taking place across the European continent by people who no longer associate with large, multicultural states. If Scotland decides to become independent on September 18 it could significantly weaken the defense posture of Great Britain, while simultaneously motivating other independence movements in continental Europe. An independent Scotland would face sizable economic problems, though, and concerns about those issues could help the “no” forces with the upcoming referendum.
This topic brief will examine the factors that created the Scottish independence referendum, the major arguments that are playing out concerning whether Scotland should become an independent nation, and then analyze the chances and consequences of Scotland choosing to become independent.
Readers are also encouraged to use the links below and in the related R&D to bolster their files about this topic.
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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Scottish independence referendum.
University brain drain feared if Scotland goes independent #indyref http://t.co/E0QQqM8zl2 pic.twitter.com/bAN5Vur9wS
— The Independent (@Independent) September 1, 2014
Scotland’s oil reserves still unclear http://t.co/ODlwK2t9nV
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 1, 2014
Something incredible is happening in Scotland. If the result is a yes, the shock will be extreme, says @paulmasonnews http://t.co/wtQW52VG3O
— Comment is free (@commentisfree) September 1, 2014
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1. Is another government shutdown on the horizon?
2. How can coastal states generate more affordable housing?
3. Is America’s immigration system broken?
4. How can America have a serious conversation about race?
5. Will 2014 be a “wave election”?
6. Is California prepared for “the big one”?
7. Why is Sam Brownback struggling to win re-election?
8. Should the U.S. lower its corporate tax rate?
9. Will “affirmative consent” laws significantly curb sexual assault on U.S. campuses?
10. Should the U.S. back Bashar al-Assad?
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1. Is the House of Representatives or the GNC the legitimate government of Libya?
2. What is the biggest challenge that Turkey’s economy faces?
3. Is Ollanta Humala’s influence waning?
4. Are multinational institutions a threat to democracy?
5. Is the recent Gaza conflict over?
6. Can Alain Juppe defeat Nicholas Sarkozy in 2017?
7. Is the Brazilian government doing enough to protect the rights of indigenous tribes?
8. Should the 2018 World Cup be taken away from Russia?
9. Is deflation a looming threat to the eurozone?
10. If Scotland became independent, should they adopt the euro?
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