CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- November 25, 2008

1. According to the program: What struggles has Citigroup recently faced? How is the U.S. government planning to respond to this situation?

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2. What are the details of the U.S. government's plan to help Citigroup, as outlined in the program? What rules and restrictions will be placed on the company? Do you think that these measures are appropriate? Why or why not?

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3. What is your opinion of the government's plan to help Citigroup? Do you think that the U.S. government should provide aid to struggling financial institutions like Citigroup? State your rationale.

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4. According to the report: How does President-elect Barack Obama plan to confront the financial crisis when he takes office? What concerns have some Republicans raised about President-elect Obama's plan?

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5. If you were advising President-elect Obama, how would you suggest that he address the struggling economy?

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6. What is SPAM? What are the origins of this meat product? Have you ever eaten SPAM? If so, what is your opinion of it?

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7. According to the segment, why are sales of SPAM on the rise? Are you aware of other products that are experiencing a similar surge? If so, what are they, and why do you think that their sales are increasing?

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8. Have your eating or purchasing habits been affected by the current state of the U.S. economy? If so, how? If not, why not?

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9. What are your plans for the Thanksgiving holiday? Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions? If so, what are they?

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10. Which do you prefer as a national symbol for the United States: the turkey or the bald eagle? State your rationale.

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