MEMORANDUM

TO: Mr. Ridewood
FROM: Alexandra Villarreal
DATE: Due Date
SUBJECT: Defense Spending
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY
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• present the assigned topic
• set out basic questions to address in the memo

STATEMENT OF FACTS
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• provide all relevant background facts

DISCUSSION OF ISSUES
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• provide a dispassionate discussion of the issues and the applicable consequences
• anticipate questions/critiques

CONCLUSION
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• summarize your conclusions
• recommend the best solution