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Ten Questions: New Orleans rebuilding plan released, Multitasking with media

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(CNN Student News) -- March 22, 2006

Answer the following questions about today's featured news stories. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. What message did New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin deliver yesterday regarding the reconstruction of New Orleans?

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2. What is the status of the mayor's reconstruction plan? Why are some residents upset about this plan?

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3. In your view, what are some of the key issues that planners should take into account when designing a new neighborhood or city?

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4. What types of media do you use on a regular basis? How often do you use these technologies? Do you consider yourself to be a media multitasker? Explain.

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5. To what extent do you think that new media are impacting our culture?

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6. In your view, what are the pros and cons of using different types of media simultaneously?

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7. Why are Mr. and Mrs. Cox concerned about how Bronte and Piers are using media? If you were Piers' and Bronte's mother or father, how would you address these issues?

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8. Approximately how many days will the 109th Congress have served in Washington, DC this year when it adjourns on October 6, 2006?

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9. According to the segment, why does Congress have district work periods?

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10. Do you think the fact that House representatives must get re-elected every two years is a help or a hindrance to the democratic process? Explain.

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