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R&D by Prepd: The Jang Song Thae Purge

On December 13, 2013

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The links below provide resources for extempers on the purge of Jang Song Thae, the uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Mr. Jang had served as a regent for Mr. Kim after he took over for his father Kim Jong-il in 2011. Reports emerged yesterday that Mr. Jang was executed after confessing to trying to overthrow the government at a special military tribunal. Mr. Jang’s removal could harm North Korea’s relationship with China and signals that Mr. Kim wants to solidify his grip on power.

What does China think of North Korea’s purge? http://t.co/HNv9qTFyNU +as long as it stays U.S.free, China stays happy

— Schrodinger’sKat (@KatButler108) December 12, 2013

News Analysis: A Gamble for North Korea’s Young Leader http://t.co/bUhPIpdNfn — The New York Times (@nytimes) December 9, 2013

JANG SONG THAEK EXECUTION: More analysis and response http://t.co/2cx1eDJdBb — NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) December 12, 2013

R&D by Prepd: The Congressional Budget Deal

On December 12, 2013

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The tweets below provide information for extempers about the latest Congressional budget deal, struck between Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). If approved by Congress, the deal will likely avert a federal government shutdown in January. The deal was not the comprehensive package some analysts expected, as entitlement program modifications and a debt ceiling increase are not included. It also fails to extend unemployment benefits.

Here’s what’s in Paul Ryan and Patty Murray’s mini-budget deal http://t.co/N2XWskpRXj via @washingtonpost

— Dan Patterson (@DanPatterson) December 11, 2013

Alright, there’s a budget deal. What about unemployment insurance? http://t.co/OLnLzDknAo

— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) December 11, 2013

A proposed budget deal reached in America reduces the possibility of a government shutdown in January http://t.co/AoRerMF53K

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) December 11, 2013

R&D: The U.S.-Afghan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA)

On December 10, 2013

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the U.S.-Afghan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA).

Gen John Allen & @MichaelEOHanlon explain why the U.S. should stay patient in dealing with Hamid Karzai: http://t.co/GXXmQpeWve

— Brookings (@BrookingsInst) December 3, 2013

U.S. and foreign donors should provide $3.3B-$3.9B to #Afghanistan post-2014. Read the Council Special Report: http://t.co/6xN6Jq7iKw

— CFR (@CFR_org) December 8, 2013

12 years, $700B, and 2K U.S. troops’ lives later, Afghanistan is as corrupt as North Korea: http://t.co/9Xi8J4NJpq pic.twitter.com/7Sw6DxHOEe

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) December 3, 2013

R&D by Prepd: Illinois Pension Reform

On December 6, 2013

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The resources below discuss Illinois pension reform. Illinois has suffered credit rating downgrades over its public employee pension deficit,which is over $100 billion, and has enacted some reforms as of yesterday to raise the retirement age and reduce cost-of-living increases. Coupled with Detroit, Illinois pension reform strategy may be copied by other municipal and state governments that are not funding their public employee pensions properly.

Quinn signs the pension overhaul bill: http://t.co/6qW8VMfiSI

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) December 5, 2013

pension theft in Detroit, Illinois and elsewhere takes class warfare to another level http://t.co/LQy8fyNSNH

— Dean Baker (@DeanBaker13) December 5, 2013

Unions vow legal fight after Illinois lawmakers pass $160 billion pension fix http://t.co/xs2lHkvYKK

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) December 4, 2013

R&D by Prepd: Political Unrest in Ukraine

On December 5, 2013

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Below are a list of resources that cover the current political unrest in Ukraine, which has become a “cold” proxy conflict between the European Union (EU) and Russia. Economists argue that joining the EU would benefit Ukraine, but Russia has warned that doing so may endanger the country’s gas shipments. Ukraine’s current president, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted by a popular protest called the “Orange Revolution” in 2004, but made a political comeback and became Ukraine’s president in 2010. As an interesting aside, the current protests against Yanukovych are being carried out by the current world heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko.

#SecKerry: We urge #Ukraine‘s government to listen to people who want to live in freedom, opportunity, prosperity. http://t.co/Vtsizk4OSV

— Department of State (@StateDept) December 4, 2013

World boxing champion Klitschko leads Ukraine’s protests, hopes to become its next president: http://t.co/VnxninnkIk -MM

— The Associated Press (@AP) December 4, 2013

“Yanukovych is trying to ensure his reelection in 2015. This primary motive has guided his actions” Lilia Shevtsova: http://t.co/nTjoQcw4GN

— Carnegie Endowment (@CarnegieEndow) December 4, 2013

R&D: The Temporary Iranian Nuclear Deal

On December 3, 2013

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the temporary deal on Iran’s nuclear program.

Good analysis on the Iran nuclear deal from the reliably excellent @meriponline http://t.co/GIp0MakAv2

— David Wearing (@davidwearing) December 1, 2013

How the U.S. stabbed the Saudis in the back, and why the Iran deal will start a nuclear arms race in the Persian Gulf http://t.co/epbRY0yzfH

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) December 1, 2013

Senators Take Aim at Iran Deal http://t.co/biiOAZTg58

— WSJ Washington Wire (@WSJwashington) December 1, 2013

R&D by Prepd: China’s Air Defense Zone

On November 29, 2013

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These tweets provide information about China’s air defense zone, which was placed over islands that China and Japan assert control over last weekend. The move was condemned by Japan’s allies, including the United States.

All the background you need on China/Japan island issue: Special Report: China’s navy breaks out 2 high seas http://t.co/tgZmm2fTJQ @reuters

— Anne-Marie Slaughter (@SlaughterAM) November 27, 2013

China’s air defence zone has people worried about clash with Japan. The Atlantic puts it in perspective. http://t.co/z3bMyIHhCR

— Cormac Walsh (@CormacWalsh) November 27, 2013

U.S. Praises Japan’s ‘Restraint’ Over China Move http://t.co/AkJSx5CSj7

— WSJ China News (@WSJchina) November 27, 2013

Japan, China, South Korea: Strained relations cause problems for US http://t.co/lwmH6N3sTA via @CSMWorldDesk

— CSMonitor.com (@csmonitor) November 27, 2013

Thanksgiving R&D by Prepd: The American Housing Market

On November 28, 2013

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Today’s tweets provide information about the American housing market. One of the elements of the 2008 financial crisis, the housing market is undergoing a state of recovery, but some economics warn that its recovery is artificial and unstable.

Reports: building permits highest since 2008, national housing prices reach pre-crash levels http://t.co/SIRWXpmcTa

— U.S. News (@usnews) November 26, 2013

Housing is looking just fine, thank you very much http://t.co/ajJJ3CsvW9

— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) November 26, 2013

The next housing crash: When the Boomers downsize, what will happen to the suburbs? http://t.co/lBToWDsOuS

— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) November 25, 2013

R&D: Common Core Standards

On November 26, 2013

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Common Core standards.

Arne Duncan Was Right About U.S. Schools http://t.co/IAeJNKq35X via @kondracke

— Roll Call (@rollcall) November 20, 2013

@Ravitch: Why so many parents hate Common Core http://t.co/iFVktu7O7a

— Johnny Education (@EducationJohnny) November 25, 2013

In education, re Common Core, the imperative to challenge kids is as important as the impulse to coddle them, http://t.co/Lr9OCadgOi

— Frank Bruni (@FrankBruni) November 23, 2013

R&D by Prepd: Universal Preschool

On November 22, 2013

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Universal preschool? Sounds great! Evidence to support benefits is much more mixed than you’d think. http://t.co/1EqJg15NPi

— Peg Tyre (@pegtyre) November 21, 2013

In deep red OK, universal preschool is a point of pride. http://t.co/6qGaFUielV Should be here too. #WAedu

— Anne Martens (@glossolaliac) November 20, 2013

Expanding access to preschool is only part of the solution to increasing literacy rates in the U.S. http://t.co/TFTnxAezXd

— U.S. News (@usnews) November 18, 2013

R&D: Pervez Musharraf

On November 21, 2013

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Today’s R&D covers former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who governed between 2001-2008 and will stand trial for treason. His treason trial will be the first in Pakistani history. Musharraf was a staunch ally of the United States in the war on terrorism.

Pervez Musharraf To Be Prosecuted For Treason http://t.co/dFiNSJPcAY

— The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) November 19, 2013

#Pakistan‘s decision to try Musharraf for treason could spark showdown between civilian politicians and military: http://t.co/6eMcvRGcO3

— CSMonitor.com (@csmonitor) November 19, 2013

By what logic was Musharraf’s imposition of emergency in 2007 more treasonous than his coup in 1999? http://t.co/Dqrcogj8n3

— Sadanand Dhume (@dhume) November 17, 2013

R&D: The Asian Space Race

On November 19, 2013

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Asian space race.

Great new article on Globalisation Cafe! New Frontiers: Asia’s space race. — Globalisation… http://t.co/pt1IcmEeWe pic.twitter.com/RNk1zVrt2G

— Globalisation Café (@Cafe_Global) November 14, 2013

Why Western criticism of India’s Mars mission is blatant racism. Read http://t.co/gyeAgqffEj

— Firstpost (@firstpostin) November 12, 2013

China to win space race unless NASA funding changes, US told http://t.co/yrDzXM2CoQ via @theage One more step, can’t avoid future

— Malcolm Fraser (@MalcolmFraser12) November 9, 2013

R&D: The Russian Economy

On November 15, 2013

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Today’s R&D provides resources about the state of the Russian economy.

Russia’s economy: The crumbling Kremlin? http://t.co/k0vN0LAzjM

— The Economist (@EconBizFin) November 14, 2013

Russian Economy Minister Sees Russia’s Growth at 1.5%-1.6% in 2013, Below Govt Forecast of 1.8% http://t.co/9jnvW8i4dE

— Emerging Equity (@EM_Equity) November 13, 2013

Russia is using squats as a form of currency: http://t.co/xiUIItIEPn

— Morgan R. Nelson (@morgannelson) November 14, 2013

R&D: Marijuana Legalization

On November 14, 2013

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Today’s R&D provides extempers resources on the marijuana legalization debate. Generic “Should marijuana be legalized?” questions often appear at local tournaments, especially when the question writer is search for topics to fill the Domestic Social round.

How long until full legalization of marijuana in the United States? It creeps along, state by state, town by town. http://t.co/yzSGMctAsF

— Michael S. Derby (@michaelsderby) November 7, 2013

“Medical marijuana is a threat to the pharmaceutical industry. They’re going to push back.” http://t.co/OnCjcuGT4w

— The Nation (@thenation) November 11, 2013

Colo. voters approve taxes on pot sales, reject $1 billion income tax increase for state’s education system: http://t.co/f0PZoAS6L2

— CSMonitor.com (@csmonitor) November 6, 2013

R&D: 2013 Elections Recap

On November 12, 2013

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Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the 2013 elections.

Republicans thought the Tea Party would be finished after last week’s elections. It looks like they thought wrong. http://t.co/tGXuNpmo4N

— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 10, 2013

D.C.’s @GovChristie 2016 talk? It’s the same story over and over, he’s the second coming of Rudy Giuliani: http://t.co/nQuK4XvLuC

— POLITICO (@politico) November 10, 2013

What the elections tell us about America’s inequality problem http://t.co/kSUUsI4AJ1

— TIME.com (@TIME) November 9, 2013

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