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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 28th-March 5th, 2012

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On February 28, 2012

1. Will Michigan signal the end of the GOP primary?
2. Does the recent school shooting in Ohio provide more credence to the need for more anti-bullying tactics?
3. Can Bob Kerrey save the Democratic Senate majority?
4. Should parents be allowed to access their kids text messages without a court order?
5. Are America’s education dollars well spent?
6. Will Colorado voters legalize the recreational use of marijuana this November?
7. What impact will the increase in gas prices have on the U.S. economy?
8. Should America speed up its withdrawal from Afghanistan?
9. Can American afford new investment in space?
10. Should the U.S. intervene in Syria without a UN resolution?

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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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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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