Current Events

Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”

“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”

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1. What Central American country had torrential rains that triggered mudslides, killing at least 40 during the last week?

2. In a speech Monday, President Obama promised to push for $50 billion to create jobs to upgrade America’s infrastructure. What does he (and the media) mean by this term?

3. President Obama also was planning to announce Wednesday another request he will make to Congress to help the economy. He said he will propose that businesses be allowed to get tax write-offs in 2011 for everything they spend for what?

4. What was the name of the storm earlier this week that hit parts of Mexico and then crossed into Texas, though most of the damage there was due to rain and flooding?

5. What happened in Colorado this week that destroyed an unknown number of homes in the foothills near Boulder?

6. With elections two months off, which party is worried about losing seats in the House and perhaps losing its control there?