HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

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On August 29, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Should U.S. states pass legislation allowing women to be topless in public?
2. Will a new Pentagon report create new momentum for closing Gitmo?
3. Should trucks and buses have separate speed limits?
4. Will Gary Johnson qualify for the presidential debates?
5. Should for-profit colleges be banned?
6. What modifications should Donald Trump make to his immigration plan?
7. How can U.S. states better combat the heroin epidemic?
8. Is the media showing too much bias to Hillary Clinton in this election cycle?
9. Have U.S.-EU free trade talks failed?
10. How much political power does the “Alt-Right” have?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 26, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of August 22-28, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Fixed Bail Amounts

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On August 25, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the legal controversy surrounding fixed bail amounts.  The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, arguing that fixed bail amounts unfairly discriminate against the poor.  This is the first time that the Justice Department has submitted a legal opinion about fixed bail schedules.

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 24, 2016

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

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R&D from Prepd: French Burkini Bans

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On August 23, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on French areas banning women from wearing a burkini, which is a burqa version of a swimsuit.  Although some fashion companies are attempting to offer Islamic-friendly swimwear, some French communities have banned the dress, arguing that it is a religious symbol that violates the country’s secular norms.  Opponents of the bans say that they are unnecessarily discriminatory.

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 22, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will Donald Trump’s campaign team shakeup work?
2. Is the American middle class experiencing a comeback?
3. What is behind the growing numbers of women in prison?
4. Will the U.S. economy grow more in 2017 than it has this year?
5. Has President Obama mishandled his response to the Louisiana flooding?
6. How can urban areas recruit more teachers?
7. Are fixed bail amounts unconstitutional?
8. Will the Iran ransom payment but more Americans at risk?
9. Does the U.S. need another constitutional convention?
10. Is it too late for Donald Trump to make an appeal to African-American voters?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 22, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Were Zambia’s elections free and fair?
2. Did Brazil stage a successful Summer Olympics?
3. Should the Philippines leave the UN?
4. How should Japan respond to China’s declaration of “red lines” in the South China Sea?
5. What effect will the appointment of Urjit Patel at governor of the Reserve Bank of India have on the Indian economy?
6. How should Nigeria handle a growing food crisis in its northeast regions?
7. Should French communities repeal bans of burkinis?
8. How can Israel better deter Palestinian rocket attacks?
9. Has Russia become the new Iran?
10. How might a closer Turkish-Russian relationship affect the Syrian Civil War?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

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On August 19, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of August 15-21, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Italy’s Economy

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On August 18, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Italian economy.  One of the ailing economies of the European Union (EU), Italy’s banking system has received a poor review by EU stress tests due to the fact that they hold  €360 billion in underperforming loans.  Since Italy’s government has worked to guarantee the debts of its banks, this could impair its fiscal position and it is causing significant headaches for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who hopes that economic problems do not imperil a looming referendum on constitutional changes.

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

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On August 17, 2016

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

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R&D from Prepd: The U.S. Airline Industry

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On August 16, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the U.S. airline industry.  Critics of the industry called upon the federal government to impose new regulations last week after a Delta computer glitch led to the cancellation of more than one thousand flights.  Wait times, fee increases, and delays have become common in recent years in the U.S. airline industry that has four major carriers and passenger rights groups and consumer advocates argue that breaking up these airlines could create better customer service and more efficiency.

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

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On August 15, 2016

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HOTtopics1. How can Italy ease global worries about its banking sector?
2. What reforms should be made to international adoption procedures?
3. Why has Vietnam become one of the fastest growing economies in the world?
4. Is Egypt the key to a brighter political and economic future for the Middle East?
5. Should Nepal align its foreign policy in a more Sino-friendly direction?
6. Does South Sudan need more UN peacekeepers?
7. How can corporations best fix security vulnerabilities?
8. Why are ratings for the Summer Olympics so low?
9. Is family planning the key to developing a stronger middle class in Africa?
10. How will the retirement of Sergei Ivanov affect Russian politics?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

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On August 15, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Would Hillary Clinton’s infrastructure plan improve the U.S. economy?
2. Does the U.S. need to break up the country’s four major airlines?
3. Can ticket splitting help Republicans save their Senate majority?
4. Was the U.S. foreign policy establishment responsible for the rise of ISIS?
5. Do American universities need more ideological diversity?
6. Would it be in Donald Trump’s best interest to release his tax returns?
7. Should more U.S. states pass “right to die” legislation?
8. Did Bill Bratton significantly improve the NYPD?
9. How could states enact a voter ID requirement that would pass constitutional muster?
10. Could the Libertarians win electoral votes in 2016?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of August 8-14, 2016

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On August 12, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of August 8-14, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Unemployment in the United States

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On August 11, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on unemployment in the United States.  The Commerce Department announced last Friday that the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.9% and that the economy added 255,000 jobs in July.  Optimists argue that these are good numbers that signal a continued economic recovery, but pessimists respond that too many Americans are still in part-time jobs when they desire full-time employment.

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