Current Events

What was the result of Tuesday night's meeting among senators on health care reform? What points of the new plan are stirring up disagreement among some senators?

According to the segment: How much of TARP's funds remain unused? What would some Democrats like to do with TARP's unused funds? What do some Republicans think should be done with the unused funds? Do you agree with either of these views? Explain.

Do you think President Obama deserves the Nobel Peace Prize? If so, why? If not, what do you think he would need to accomplish, if anything, to be worthy of the award? Explain.

What do you think of single-gender classes? If you have never been in a single-gender class, could you ever see yourself in one? Explain. If you are currently in a single-gender class, would you advise others to take it? Why or why not?