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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 1st-7th, 2012

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On May 2, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will capital punishment be abolished within the United States within the next decade?
2. How long will it takes America’s housing market to recover?
3. What is the best way to keep the Postal Service as a viable entity?
4. How would a socialist victory in the French presidential election impact America’s ties to the French government?
5. Is Delta making a shrewd business decision in buying its own oil refinery?
6. Will the U.S. hand over Chen Guangcheng?
7. Should Ron Paul drop out of the GOP presidential race?
8. What reforms, if any, should Florida make to its Stand Your Ground Law?
9. Would Kelly Ayotte make a good VP pick?
10. Did President Obama err in his attack on Mitt Romney on the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 24th-30th, 2012

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On April 24, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will the Supreme Court find Arizona’s immigration law unconstitutional?
2. Has media coverage of the Zimmerman trial been irresponsible?
3. What steps should be taken to slow Social Security’s road towards insolvency?
4. Has Netflix overexpanded its operations?
5. What reforms are most needed in the VA?
6. Would Jeb Bush be a good VP pick for Romney?
7. Will President Obama’s talk about student loans rejuvenate the youth vote for him this November?
8. Why is immigration from Mexico falling?
9. Will Orrin Hatch survive his primary fight in Utah?
10. Does the French presidential election foreshadow elections in the U.S. this fall?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 17th-23rd, 2012

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On April 18, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. How can American schools raise standards without significantly leaving current high school students behind?
2. Should the U.S. reevaluate its role in NATO?
3. How many benefits should state governments provide to illegal immigrants?
4. Are the Blue Dog Democrats going extinct?
5. Should state governments to more to inform low income communities about the danger of buying too many lottery tickets?
6. Can George Zimmerman receive a fair trial?
7. Will the “war on women” be a significant side show in the 2012 presidential campaign?
8. Would a clampdown on oil speculation significantly reduce prices at the pump?
9. Will the secret service sex scandal negatively impact President Obama?
10. If you were Marco Rubio, would you join Mitt Romney’s ticket?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 10th-16th, 2012

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On April 10, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Is the NFL’s punishment regarding the New Orleans Saints justified?
2. Will the recent night-raid deal with Afghanistan benefit American forces?
3. Why did Facebook buy Instagram?
4. Will Dick Lugar overcome a tough primary challenge in Indiana?
5. Should the Trayvon Martin case have gone to a grand jury?
6. What is the legacy of Mike Wallace?
7. Does President Obama’s foreign policy need to focus more on Africa?
8. How should the U.S. respond if North Korea launches the Unha-3 rocket?
9. Are the latest unemployment numbers bad for President Obama?
10. Would Rick Santorum make a good vice-presidential candidate?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 3rd-9th, 2012

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On April 4, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Why is North Dakota in better economic shape than other parts of the country?
2. How can Goldman Sachs satisfy unhappy shareholders?
3. What explains the recovery of the U.S. auto market?
4. Should U.S. immigration laws be amended for gay couples?
5. Are fears about homegrown terrorists in the United States overblown?
6. Can Burger King’s new menu help it overtake McDonald’s in the fast food market?
7. How can Mitt Romney defeat President Obama if conservative turnout is depressed?
8. Is Florida’s stand your ground law to blame for the Trayvon Martin controversy?
9. Will the Supreme Court render the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional by a margin greater than 5-4?
10. Are President Obama’s recent comments about the Supreme Court out of line?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 27th-April 2nd, 2012

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On March 27, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will the Supreme Court refuse to render a definitive ruling on the Affordable Care Act?
2. Why is Rick Santorum continuing his presidential campaign?
3. Were President Obama’s comments regarding the Trayvon Martin case irresponsible?
4. Should the U.S. be playing a stronger role in the Egypt’s political reconstruction?
5. Can an emergency manager fix Detroit’s fiscal woes?
6. Are public concerns about pink slime overblown?
7. Can Bernanke afford to send U.S. interest rates to 0%?
8. If the Affordable Care Act is declared unconstitutional, would a single payer system be its replacement?
9. Is Hillary Clinton really done with presidential politics?
10. If Mitt Romney is the GOP nominee, could be carry Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 20th-26th, 2012

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On March 21, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Is President Obama adopting the right approach toward North Korea?
2. Do law school rankings matter?
3. Is the New York Times digital payment scheme working?
4. Can more junk mail save the U.S. Postal Service?
5. How would a Chinese economic recession impact the U.S. economy?
6. Will the Supreme Court rule that juveniles cannot be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder?
7. Should NCAA athletes be paid?
8. Will the new Republican budget hinder their candidates in 2012?
9. Do America’s public schools need more resources?
10. Should the U.S. Department of Energy be abolished?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 13th-19th, 2012

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On March 13, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Should armed forces radio carry Rush Limbaugh?
2. Is this a bad time for Americans to invest inteh stock market?
3. How much would the Keystone pipeline help American consumers?
4. If Angus King wins the Maine Senate race, does that help Democrats ability to keep control of the Senate?
5. Will Obama be as formidable a fundraiser as he was in 2008?
6. Could the U.S. banking system weather a second housing crisis?
7. Is the Justice Department’s opposition to a voter ID law in Texas justified?
8. Will the recent shooting spree done by a U.S. soldier speed up America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan?
9. Should the NCAA basketball tournament expand?
10. Could Rick Santorum beat Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination if Newt Gingrich were to drop out of the race?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 6th-12th, 2012

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On March 7, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Should cold medicine be given at pharmacies only with a doctor’s prescription?
2. How can environmental regulation in America be streamlined?
3. Can anything be done to stop the clout of Super PACs?
4. Will the RESPECT Project eventually become reality?
5. Does the taking of DNA from those who are arrested for felonies violate Fourth Amendment rights?
6. What impact will the Rush Limbaugh controversy have on GOP outreach towards women in the 2012 presidential election?
7. Does the federal government need to do more about online hackers?
8. Will high gas prices become a major political liability for President Obama?
9. Did President Obama give Israel a dangerous “blank check” concerning Iran?
10. Where does the GOP primary go after Super Tuesday?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 21st-27th, 2012

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On February 22, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  If California goes bankrupt, how should the federal government react?
2.  If the economy improves, do the Republicans have an issue they can defeat President Obama with in 2012?
3.  If Mitt Romney is the eventual GOP nominee, who should he choose as his vice-president?
4.  Should the Federal Reserve settle on zero for the new interest rate?
5.  Could the U.S. economy benefit by restoring Clinton-era tax levels?
6.  Can Newt Gingrich rise a second time?
7.  Will Gary Johnson’s decision to run as a Libertarian Party candidate for president hurt the GOP?
8.  How can Ron Paul effectively sell his foreign policy ideas to the GOP base?
9.  How can Congress balance the federal budget within the next five years?
10.  Will Israel dictate America’s next foreign policy moves toward Iran?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 14th-20th, 2012

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On February 14, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Are the recent abuses cases in Miramonte just the tip of the iceberg?
2.  How will waivers granted to No Child Left Behind change the American educational system?
3.  Is Washington’s legalization of gay marriage a significant victory for gay rights advocates?
4.  How important was Mitt Romney’s victory in the Maine caucus?
5.  Can Rick Santorum defeat Mitt Romney in Michigan?
6.  Is climate change still a significant national issue?
7.  Should Proposition 209 be found unconstitutional?
8.  Will President Obama’s new budget create strong economic growth?
9.  Should the Catholic Church accept President Obama’s tweak on contraceptive coverage in the Affordable Care Act?
10.  Will Super Tuesday knock Newt Gingrich out of the GOP presidential contest?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 7th-13th, 2012

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On February 8, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Is the GOP primary damaging the Republican brand name for future election cycles?
2.  Are Catholics still a major player in American politics?
3.  Will the Ninth Circuit’s ruling on Prop. 8 stand?
4.  Was Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl halftime commercial overtly political?
5.  Should President Obama focus more on structural reforms in education before focusing on training math and science teachers?
6.  Will there be any more significant shakeups in the Obama administration in the leadup to the presidential election?
7.  Is there anything the U.S. can do to persuade China and Russia to vote against Syria in the UN Security Council?
8.  Will Indiana’s “right to work” law encourage other Midwestern states to follow suit?
9.  Is more economic fairness possible within the American economic structure?
10.  Does the new unemployment rate signal that President Obama will win re-election by a wide margin?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 31st-February 6th, 2012

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On January 31, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Will Ron Paul be the kingmaker of this year’s Republican convention?
2.  Which GOP presidential candidate would appeal most to Latino voters?
3.  Were the auto bailouts successful? 
4.  Should there be a nationwide ban on student use of cell phones in school?
5.  Does the executive pardon process at the federal and state level need to be reformed? 
6.  If the Occupy protests get violent, will that destroy the credibility of the movement?
7.  Is the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that religious-affiliated employers pay for contraception unconstitutional?
8.  How much is Facebook worth?
9.  What steps does Newt Gingrich need to take to win over female voters?
10.  How much of a say should parents have in school curriculum?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 23rd-29th, 2012

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On January 25, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  What impact will Mitt Romney’s tax return have on his campaign?
2.  Is U.S. v. Jones a major victory for privacy rights?
3.  Has President Obama been flatfooted on the housing crisis?
4.  Should presidential debate audiences be silenced?
5.  How can Illinois fix its budget problems?
6.  Should Rick Santorum drop out?
7.  Will events in Europe decide the 2012 presidential election?
8.  If New Jersey has a referendum on gay marriage, will it pass?
9.  Is political rhetoric concerning the disappearance of the middle class exaggerated?
10.  Will the GOP presidential primary go to the convention this summer?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 17th-23rd, 2012

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On January 17, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  What is the State of Union in 2012?
2.  What would Martin Luther King, Jr. think about America’s current economic situation?
3.  How should the military handle the desecration of Taliban corpses by Marines?
4.  Has President Obama’s policy of engaging America’s adversaries paid off?
5.  Will the unemployment rate go below 8% by election day?
6.  What steps do online retailers need to take to improve their cyber security?
7.  Has the Obama given up on peaceful diplomacy with Iran too quickly?
8.  Will Jon Huntsman be back in 2016?
9.  Who should challenge Scott Walker if Wisconsin has a recall election?
10.  Has Mitt Romney wrapped up the GOP presidential nomination?

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