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

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On January 11, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  What changes need to be made to American schools to enhance their internationally competitiveness?
2.  How should the Supreme Court rule in FCC v. Fox Television?
3.  Will Gitmo be closed within the next decade?
4.  Is Jon Huntsman finished?
5.  Will SOPA become a political liability for lawmakers in 2012?
6.  How should Michigan’s government handle Detroit’s fiscal problems?
7.  Does the new unemployment rate signal that the U.S. economy is improving?
8.  Will Indiana Republicans manage to pass right-to-work legislation?
9.  What signal does William Daley’s resignation send concerning President Obama’s strategy in 2012?
10.  Was Mitt Romney’s victory in New Hampshire enough to secure the Republican presidential nomination?

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

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On January 3, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Is Iowa’s importance in the GOP presidential race exaggerated?
2.  Why is Rick Santorum surging?
3.  Has the U.S. handed Iraq to Iran?
4.  Will the U.S. economy significantly improve in 2012? 
5.  Does Ben Nelson’s retirement hand Nebraska’s Senate seat to the Republicans on a silver platter?
6.  How can states effectively curb cell phone use while driving?
7.  Does a job requirement for a high school diploma qualify as unlawful hiring discrimination?
8.  Will President Obama’s decision to sign the recent defense bill hurt his legacy?
9.  Are U.S. sanctions on Iran working?
10.  Will the U.S. have a presence in Syria in 2012?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of December 13th-19th, 2011

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On December 14, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  How should the U.S. respond if North Korea imploded?
2.  Why did the U.S. teen birthrate hit a record low in 2010?
3.  Have Americans tuned out Sarah Palin?
4.  Was the Federal Reserve’s decision to “check” on the economy a good one?
5.  Does the election of Roy Blunt as vice chairman of the GOP conference signify that the Tea Party has waning political clout in Washington D.C.?
6.  Would a drawn out GOP primary improve President Obama’s chances of winning re-election?
7.  How will history view the Iraq war?
8.  Should all states adopt bans on the use of cellphones while driving?
9.  Will the GOP and President Obama agree to a payroll tax cut extension?
10.  Why is Ron Paul surging in Iowa?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of December 6th-12th, 2011

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On December 6, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  How can Democrats shore up their support among white working class voters?
2.  Will Nancy Pelosi’s latest comments on Newt Gingrich bolster his presidential bid?
3.  Does the collapse of MF Global signal the need for tighter financial regulations?
4.  What can technology firms do to end “e-mail pollution”?
5.  Is the U.S. headed for war with Iran?
6.  How much aid should the Federal Reserve provide to the IMF to assist the euro zone?
7.  Is the U.S. losing the war on meth?
8.  Will the Trump Debate be good or bad for the GOP?
9.  Does the California economy have more room for tax increases?
10.  Can Mitt Romney afford to finish third in the Iowa caucuses?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 29th-December 5th, 2011

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On November 30, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Should Herman Cain drop out of the GOP primary?
2.  How should Los Angeles deal with Occupy LA?
3.  Would a payroll tax cut extension help the economy?
4.  Was Black Friday a success for American retailers?
5.  How can America’s school districts deal with rising poverty rates?
6.  Will President Obama have to run a negative campaign if he wants to win re-election?
7.  How will Chapter 11 change American Airlines?
8.  Is Barney Frank’s retirement a blow to Congressional Democrats?
9.  Should child protective services have the power to take away children if they are obese?
10.  Which GOP presidential candidate is most likely to drop out after the Iowa caucuses?

As a side note, the National Points Race standings will be updated later this evening so competitors know where they stand heading into GMU.

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 15th-21st, 2011

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On November 15, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  How will the Supreme Court rule this summer concerning President Obama’s healthcare reform law?
2.  Should the NCAA give Penn State’s football program the death penalty?
3.  How can the “Occupy” movement overcome bad PR reports?
4.  Will the GOP presidential primary be settled by January?
5.  What should America do with its nuclear waste?
6.  Does corporate welfare have a place in American society?
7.  Should the U.S. place more restrictions on foreign students that are enrolling in the nation’s universities?
8.  What decision will the deficit “super committee” render in ten days?
9.  Why did the “personhood amendment” fail in Mississippi?
10.  If Rick Perry were to drop out of 2012 Republican primary, who would his supporters flock to?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 8th-14th, 2011

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On November 9, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Did Bank Transfer Day create hardship for major financial institutions?
2.  Should Election Day be a national holiday?
3.  Will the “Fast and Furious” investigation be the end of Eric Holder?
4.  How should Penn State handle its sexual abuse scandal?
5.  Should citizens traveling public highways have an expectation of privacy?
6.  Has President Obama’s Iran policy failed?
7.  Should U.S. presidents be allowed to serve three terms?
8.  What is behind Newt Gingrich’s rise in GOP presidential polls?
9.  How can Herman Cain get his presidential bid back on track?
10.  Did the 2011 elections go well for Democrats?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 1st-7th, 2011

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On November 1, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Will the Tea Party be the kingmaker in the GOP presidential primary?
2.  What reforms do U.S. colleges need to make?
3.  Do the bankruptcies by green tech companies backed by the U.S. federal government show that the government does a poor job picking economic winners?
4.  Should plea bargaining be banned?
5.  Is President Obama using too many executive orders?
6.  Did Christie endorse a presidential candidate too soon?
7.  Should those who are obese be forced to pay higher healthcare premiums?
8.  Will the United States decision to cut funding for UNESCO cause the UN to rethink the Palestinian membership issue?
9.  Are the “Occupy” protests becoming too radical?
10.  Will recent allegations of sexual misconduct wreck Herman Cain’s presidential bid?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 25th-31st, 2011

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On October 26, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Is Obama putting too much pressure on Bashar al-Assad?
2.  Why is Netflix seeing a significant decline in its stock value?
3.  Ten years after its debt:  What is the legacy of the iPod?
4.  Why are “ultrasound” abortion laws unconstitutional?
5.  Can President Obama’s student-debt plan give a much needed jolt to the economy? 
6.  Are the “occupy” protests running out of steam?
7.  Have recent events in Libya made the 2012 presidential election a referendum on the economy?
8.  Is it impossible to make consumers pay for news online?
9.  To what extent should the U.S. intervene in the EU debt crisis?
10.  Is Perry’s tax plan better than Cain’s?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 18th-24th, 2011

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On October 18, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Is it important that the Occupy Wall Street movement unifies around a single message?
2.  How will recent reports that Hugo Chavez’s cancer is terminal impact U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America?
3.  Is the U.S. doing enough to help Libya move forward?
4.  Should the CLASS Act be repealed? 
5.  Are high stakes tests for college admissions creatin a cheating problem?
6.  Should lying about military medals that you did not earn be a crime? 
7.  What can the Democratic Party do to bolster enthusiasm prior to the 2012 elections?
8.  Is it Romney or bust for the GOP in 2012?
9.  Does the U.S. have a significant national security interest in Central Africa? 
10.  Is President Obama making a bad political decision by supporting the Occupy Wall Street protests?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 11th-17th, 2011

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On October 12, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  What impact will Christie’s endorsement of Romney have on the GOP presidential race?
2.  Will the Occupy Wall Street movement an effective liberal counter to the Tea Party?
3.  Are U.S. comments on the euro zone crisis hypocritical?
4.  Will Elizabeth Warren make Scott Brown a one term senator next November?
5.  Who’s to blame for the gridlock in Washington?
6.  How will the U.S. retaliate against Iran for an alleged assassination plot of the Saudi ambassador?
7.  Has American bioterror security improved since the anthrax attacks ten years ago?
8.  Does America need 9-9-9?
9.  Will the “Fast and Furious” scandal force Eric Holder to resign?
10.  Why are Republicans failing to gain traction in the Kentucky gubernatorial race?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 4th-10th, 2011

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On October 4, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Why are banks moving towards monthly debit card fees?
2.  Was the U.S. killing of Anwar al-Awlaki unconstitutional?
3.  How should the RNC deal with Florida?
4.  Should states embrace or limit early voting?
5.  Do those who receive benefits under Medicaid have the right to go to court when a state tries to cut spending on the program?
6.  Is Michelle Bachmann’s presidential campaign on its last legs?
7.  How will the Occupying Wall Street movement impact American economic policy?
8.  Should Congress unfreeze aid to the Palestinian Authority?
9.  Will the Solyndra controversy resonate with voters in the 2012 presidential election?
10.  Should President Obama declare a national jobs emergency?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 27th-October 3rd, 2011

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On September 28, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Herman Cain post-Florida GOP straw poll:  Contender or pretender?
2.  Should terms for the House of Representatives be lengthened?
3.  Is it time to scrap NCLB? 
4.  Are consistent spending bill crises on Capital Hill giving the Republican Party a bad name? 
5.  Is Rick Perry’s presidential campaign in trouble?
6.  Should the U.S. government release more photos from the assassination of Osama bin Laden?
7.  What is to blame for the sharp increases in health insurance premiums?
8.  Is President Obama’s jobs bill really a jobs bill?
9.  Will Chris Christie join the 2012 Republican presidential race?
10.  Is President Obama’s trouble with African-American voters overblown?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 20th-26th, 2011

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On September 20, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Can President Obama’s tax proposal garner full support from the Democratic Party?
2.  Is Netflix making the correct decision by splitting itself into two entities?
3.  Should the U.S. Postal Service be abolished?
4.  Is the gold bubble bursting?
5.  Will Ron Paul win more votes in this year’s GOP primary than he did in 2008?
6.  Is Rick Perry’s presidential candidacy peaking too early?
7.  Why is violent crime falling in the United States?
8.  Is the NCAA headed toward the creation of four massive superconferences?
9.  What steps should the U.S. take to avoid an embarassing incident over the Palestinians bid for statehood at the United Nations?
10.  Should Obama go farther to the left?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 13th-19th, 2011

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On September 14, 2011

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Should the loss of Andy Weiner’s Congressional seat cause President Obama to re-evaluate his policies toward Israel?
2.  Will President Obama’s jobs bill make it out of Congress?
3.  What can be done to decrease African-American unemployment?
4.  Was President Obama’s call to kill toughened ozone standards a good economic move?
5.  How should the U.S. approach the euro debt crisis?
6.  Ten years after 9/11, is it time for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan?
7.  Are gifted students being left behind in America’s public schools?
8.  Does California or Arizona have the better policy toward illegal immigration?
9.  Are the 2011 gubernatorial elections important?
10.  How can Mitt Romney counter Rick Perry’s momentum?

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