(CNN Student News) -- November 20, 2008
1. Why were leading U.S. automakers on Capitol Hill yesterday? Why are some lawmakers opposed to the automakers' request? In your view, what are some of the arguments for and against having the U.S. federal government subsidize these automakers? What is your view on this issue?
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2. Who won the recent U.S. Senate race in Alaska? What two states have unresolved Senate races? Do you think that the outcome of these two unresolved races could impact the balance of power in the Senate? If so, how? If not, why not?
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3. What groundbreaking surgical procedure did Claudia Castillo undergo?
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4. In your opinion, what types of medical advances might take place as a result of Castillo's successful procedure?
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5. According to the report: Why is Nebraska's current safe haven law controversial? What change do Nebraska lawmakers want to make to this law? What is the earliest that this amendment can take effect?
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6. Why do you think that some parents might abandon their children? How do you think that being abandoned might impact a child? Do you think that child abandonment can impact individual communities and society as a whole? State your rationale.
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7. If parents can't meet the needs of their children, who do you think should be held responsible? In your opinion, what might governments, schools, hospitals, social service organizations and individual citizens do to address the child abandonment issue?
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8. According to the report, how much money are consumers expected to lose this year on gift cards from restaurants and stores that have gone out of business? Why do you think that so many retailers are closing their doors or declaring bankruptcy?
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9. In your view, should Circuit City, which is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, be allowed to issue more gift cards while it reorganizes? Why or why not?
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10. Do you think that the current economic crisis will impact your holiday gift giving plans? If so, how? If not, why not?
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