Month: September 2016

R&D from Prepd: Hillary Clinton’s Health

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On September 13, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s health.  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised questions about Clinton’s health throughout the summer and these comments got more attention after Clinton experienced weakness and had to be helped into her vehicle after leaving a September 11 memorial service early on Saturday.  Clinton’s doctors later announced that she had pneumonia, prompting some analysts to question how this revelation could affect the 2016 campaign, especially if it limits Clinton’s future appearances on the campaign trail.

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

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On September 12, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Would freer trade be a boon for the world’s farmers?
2. Is Spain’s political mess a blessing in disguise?
3. Would the ratification of the TPP be a setback for global climate change goals?
4. Is Boko Haram in decline?
5. Should more countries ban the ivory trade?
6. How will Brexit affect the European Investment Bank?
7. Should India vacate Kashmir?
8. Will the U.S.-Russian deal significantly reduce violence in Syria?
9. How should China respond to North Korea’s recent nuclear test?
10. What healthcare reforms does Great Britain need to implement?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

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On September 12, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Did the U.S. Department of Education violate ITT Tech’s due process rights?
2. Will the expansion of biometric collections at America’s borders make the country safer from terrorism?
3. Should the U.S. embrace offshore wind energy?
4. What is the most important Senate race of the 2016 elections?
5. Is America resegregating?
6. What would a Trump presidency mean for public education?
7. Have U.S.-Iranian relations improved or deteriorated during the Obama presidency?
8. Do Gary Johnson’s comments on Aleppo disqualify him for the presidency?
9. Will athlete protests harm the NFL’s public image?
10. How can Hillary Clinton regain momentum?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

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On September 9, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of September 5-11, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: The Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy

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On September 8, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Federal Reserve and its future monetary policy making decisions.  Economists are divided over whether the Fed will raise interest rates in 2016, with some noting that a lower unemployment rate signals a growing economy and the need for a rate hike.  However, others note that the lack of wage growth in the economy and inflation means that the Fed should hold off on a rate hike.  There are also fears that a premature rate hike could create significant global economic problems. The Fed will hold a meeting on September 21 to consider another rate hike, which would be the second since December.

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

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On September 7, 2016

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Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck!

To accesquiz-01s a list of all our old quizzes, click here.

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R&D from Prepd: The Death of Islam Karimov

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On September 6, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the death of Uzbek President Islam Karimov.  Karimov governed the country for more than fifteen years, ruling from September 1, 1991 to his death on September 2.  This made Karimov Uzbekistan’s only president since becoming independent of the Soviet Union.  He regime was criticized for human rights violations, but his supporters say that he did what was necessary to protect Uzbekistan from terrorism.  There are concerns that the succession fight could produce a civil war within the country.

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

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On September 5, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Was Donald Trump’s trip to Mexico a success?
2. How can more economic prosperity be brought to America’s black community?
3. Will Tropical Storm Hermine affect the U.S. presidential campaign?
4. Does the U.S. need to expand Social Security benefits?
5. Should the Department of Homeland Security oversee the 2016 elections?
6. Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates by the end of 2016?
7. How will the FAA’s new drone rules affect the U.S. economy?
8. Will the Libertarian Party peel off enough votes to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president?
9. How can U.S. states reduce gun suicides?
10. Are U.S. union struggles tied to their stance on immigration?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

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On September 5, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will the G-20 be sidetracked by Asia’s territorial disputes
2. Has Israel successfully repaired relations with Turkey?
3. Will Duterte utilize his “state of lawlessness” decree to abet his “war on drugs”?
4. How should Uzbekistan move on from the presidency of Islam Karimov?
5. Will Dilma Rousseff’s ouster pave the way for significant economic reforms?
6. Is it inevitable that Spanish voters will head to the polls for a third time this year?
7. Can an international arms embargo end the violence in South Sudan?
8. Who should be arguing for more free trade in the international community?
9. Should India be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
10. Is Europe overreacting to terror threats?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

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On September 2, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of August 29-September 4, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: The G20 Summit

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On September 1, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the G20 summit, which will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 4-6.  China is hoping to use the summit to discuss plans to bolster the global economy, but other agenda items could include territorial disputes that China is involved in with its East Asian and Southeast Asian neighbors since Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea are attending.  New Brazilian President Michel Temer will also be attending to represent his country after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff yesterday.

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