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Here is your R&D for August 4th:

Earmarks Could Help Candidates in Midterms; Palin and Tea Party Connections Could Hurt from the Pew Research Center
In a useful poll, the Pew Research Center evaluates the willingness of voters to back candidates who bring money back to their district, have President Obama campaign for them, and are independent.  There is also additional polling on energy policy.

GM, Ford and Chrysler Sales All Lag Estimates from Bloomberg
American automaker sales came in below estimates because of consumer fears about the economy.

The real reason Dems are tying GOP to Bush from the Washington Post
Does the Democrats “blame Bush” strategy still carry weight with voters?  According to this Washington post article it does.

Pakistan’s Zardari says ‘losing war’ against Taliban ahead of David Cameron meeting from the Christian Science Monitor
In a chilling revelation, Pakistani President Asif Zardari has admitted that his country is losing its fight against the Taliban.  Find out why in this article.

How To Lower Unemployment from the Brookings Institute
William A. Galston in an article in the New Republic argues that America needs a new model to fight unemployment.

Here is your R&D top five for August 3rd:

The No-Win War by the Washington Post
Columnist Eugene Robinson discusses the frustrations of the Afghan war and how the U.S. has no real definition of victory.

Planned Arrest Warrants Create Political Challenge for Lebanon’s Hariri from Der Spiegel
Lebanon’s coalition government may grow more unstable after revelations that some members of Hezbollah may have played a role in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Price for a potential Israeli strike on Iran? A Palestinian state from the Christian Science Monitor
In an interesting opinion-editorial column, Andy Zelleke and Robert Dujarric propose that the U.S. should allow Israel to attack Iran if they agree to give the Palestinians a state.

Obama reaffirms Iraq withdrawal timeline from the Los Angeles Times
President Obama is attempting to paint a bright picture of the Iraq war as troop reductions continue on schedule.

Connecticut Looks Into E-Book Price Deals from the New York Times
In a controversial move, Connecticut Attorney General and Democratic Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals by Amazon and Apple to offer cheap electronic books.  Blumenthal alleges that these deals might be harmful to consumers.

Here is your R&D top five for August 2nd:

Raise My Taxes, Mr. President! from Newsweek
Columnist Fareed Zakaria argues that the country can’t afford the Bush tax cuts.

Corrupt or just clueless? You decide from the Chicago Tribune
Editorial columnist Clarence Page discusses recent Democratic corruption scandals on Capitol Hill.

The Palestinians, Alone from the New York Times
Efraim Karsh, a professor of Middle East and Mediterranean studies at King’s College discusses how Arabs are losing interest in the Palestinian question.

Terrorism row: David Cameron refuses to back down on Pakistan terrorism remarks from the UK Telegraph
British Prime Minister David Cameron is in hot water over comments about Pakistan’s commitment to the war on terrorism.

In Iowa Tour (Already), Republican Tests His Voice from the New York Times
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is already testing support for a 2012 presidential bid in Iowa.

With two days remaining until the Extemp TOC gets underway at Northwestern University, Extemp Central provides this long R&D with articles for extempers going to the tournament.  Check in late tomorrow evening for initial coverage of the Extemp TOC.  After registration, we should be able to provide numbers, names, etc. of those competing.

Rogue Thai general who aided ‘red shirts’ is shot in the head from the Los Angeles Times

Will David Cameron hit it off with Obama more than Brown did? from the Christian Science Monitor

BP’s Hayward Says Company Could Have Done More Disaster Preparation from the Wall Street Journal

Does Deep Sea Drilling Have a Future? from Der Spiegel

Afghans’ Distrust Threatens U.S. War Strategy from the New York Times

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Today, since it’s the end of the week, Extemp Central has decided to devote the entire R&D section to domestic social issues, which is a favorite topic area of United States extempers everywhere.

Reid casts wrong vote on health care for second time from CNN

Social Security to See Payout Exceed Pay-In This Year from the New York Times

Gas up $1 a gallon on Obama’s watch from the Washington Times

Comparing NAEP Achievement Data and State Spending from the New America Foundation

Obamacare: The New Battles Ahead from the Cato Institute

Fixing No Child Left Behind from the Wall Street Journal

The Health Care War Isn’t Over from the Brookings Institution

About that government takeover of the student loan business… from the Christian Science Monitor

For today’s R&D, here is the speech President Obama delivered last night after the House narrowly approved the Senate version of healthcare reform:

Here is your R&D top ifve for March 16th:

House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it from the Washington Post

Hillary Clinton affirms US support for Israel after row from the BBC

Fed holds rates at record lows to foster recovery from the Los Angeles Times

Bloody desperation for Thailand’s reds from the Asia Times

Mexico: Countering Drug Violence from the Council on Foreign Relations

Here is your R&D top five for March 15th:

Russian invasion hoax has Georgia opposition in uproar from the Christian Science Monitor

North Korea under Tightening Sanctions from the International Crisis Group

Pope Remains Silent as Abuse Allegations Hit Close to Home from Der Spiegel

Car bombs explode in Niger delta from Al Jazeera

Obama losing chance to reshape judiciary from the Los Angeles Times