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R&D from Prepd: The Argentinian Presidential Election (2015)

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On December 1, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the 2015 Argentinian presidential election, won by Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri.  Macri defeated Peronist-backed candidate and Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli in last week’s election, thereby inaugurating the return of conservative rule.  Macri is pledging to reduce government spending and deregulate elements of the economy.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 23-29, 2015

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On November 27, 2015

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of November 23-29, 2015.

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R&D from Prepd: The ASEAN Community

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On November 26, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the ASEAN Community, a formal community created on Sunday to bolster economic activity in Southeast Asia.  The ten-member bloc, which generate $2.6 trillion in yearly economic activity, reached an agreement over greater political, social, and economic integration that should provide for freer trade and capital movement throughout the region.  The ultimate goal will be to lower tariff rates to zero and make it easier for skilled professionals such as doctors, architects, and accountants to practice their craft in member states.

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R&D: The Paris Climate Talks

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On November 25, 2015

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Paris climate talks.

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R&D from Prepd: Louisiana’s Gubernatorial Election

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On November 24, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the Louisiana gubernatorial election, which was decided on Saturday.  Louisiana voters chose Democratic state representative John Bel Edwards over Republican Senator David Vitter, who entered the race as a heavy favorite.  Edwards becomes the first Democratic governor of Louisiana in more than a decade.  Vitter’s defeat was blamed on a prostitution scandal dating back to 2007, as well as the dissatisfaction Louisiana voters had for outgoing governor Bobby Jindal. After his loss, Vitter announced that he would retire from the Senate, thereby giving Republicans another seat that they will have to defend in 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 16-22, 2015

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On November 20, 2015

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of November 16-22, 2015.

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R&D from Prepd: Criminal Justice Reform

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On November 19, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on criminal justice reform in the United States.  Over the last year, both parties have sought to work together on Capitol Hill to make significant reforms to the nation’s penal code, including an overhaul of mandatory sentencing guidelines and reducing sentences for nonviolent drug offenders.  The goal of reformers is to reduce the nation’s large prison population, while also reducing the chances that offenders will not recommit crimes. Other advocates of reform have called for more mental healthcare for inmates.

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R&D: Myanmar’s National Elections (2015)

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On November 18, 2015

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Myanmar’s national elections (2015).

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R&D from Prepd: Violence in Burundi

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On November 17, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the ongoing violence in Burundi.  President Pierre Nkurunziza won a third term in July, but the opposition has disputed the results of that election as many of them boycotted it.  The opposition claims that Nkurunziza could not run for a third term as the constitution and a 2005 peace treaty disallowed it.  The United Nations is worried that the political dispute could lead to ethnic violence and it is wanting to bolster its presence in the country.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 9-15, 2015

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On November 13, 2015

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R&D from Prepd: Metrojet Flight 9268

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On November 12, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the Metrojet Flight 9268 plane crash.  The Russian plane crashed in the Sinai Peninsula last week, killing all 224 passengers and crew on board.  There is speculation that an explosion brought down the plane, which may have been carried out by Sinai militants.  The Egyptian government is investigating the bomb theory.  If the Islamic State is linked to the blast it could produce a revolution in airline security measures.

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R&D: 2015 Elections Recap

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On November 11, 2015

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the 2015 elections.

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R&D from Prepd: Campus Activism on Missouri’s Campus

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On November 10, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the ongoing activism against racism on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia.  University President Tim Wolfe resigned yesterday amid protests by African-American students who accused him of not doing enough to combat racism on campus.  Some of the university’s football players said they would boycott games if Wolfe stayed on.  Wolfe’s resignation was one demand of the protesters, who are also seeking to bolster minority hiring and enrollment at the university.  Critics argue that Wolfe cannot be held responsible for acts of racism on campus and allege that the incident shows political correctness and social justice advocates are gaining too much traction on campuses around the nation.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 2-8, 2015

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On November 6, 2015

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of November 2-8, 2015.

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R&D from Prepd: The Affordable Care Act

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On November 5, 2015

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This R&D provides resources on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The law is in its third year and the open enrollment period for health insurance began this week. The Obama administration is hoping that increased penalties for going without health insurance will cause more people to seek out coverage on federal and state exchanges, but rising premiums and the closure of some healthcare cooperatives are giving ammunition to opponents of the legislation.

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