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Title: Former White House of Purple State/Marokai Blue Post by: Purple State on July 02, 2010, 01:10:07 AM Welcome to the Purple State/Marokai Blue administration!
Our office is currently being furnished and redecorated in anticipation of our official swearing in tomorrow. Because I will not have access to the forum until later in the day (read: after noon), I want to have this thread up and ready to go for our first few initiatives tomorrow. Feel free to leave comments, questions, etc. as always. ~PS and the team Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: k-onmmunist on July 02, 2010, 06:47:31 AM I will make sure the flag waving cheering masses are ready :) ;)
Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on July 02, 2010, 11:24:10 AM Tell Marokai Blue to be carefull if he is helping you refurnish your office, wouldn't want something bad to happen to him to prevent him from running the Senate. >:D ;D
Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 02, 2010, 01:29:16 PM Tell Marokai Blue to be carefull if he is helping you refurnish your office, wouldn't want something bad to happen to him to prevent him from running the Senate. >:D ;D Keep hoping. :P Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on July 02, 2010, 01:42:36 PM Do I need a confirmation or swearing in?
Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 02, 2010, 01:47:57 PM Do I need a confirmation or swearing in? For DoFA? You'll still need some Presidential action, so you'll have to wait until PS gets online to make his appointments official, but I don't think your position needs a hearing, you just need to wait for the President and then Meeker to be confirmed I think, since you also need an SoFE in place to be picked. Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Purple State on July 03, 2010, 08:44:08 PM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate the following individuals for their respective positions for confirmation by the Senate: Realpolitik (aka Al), as Game Moderator. Peter, as Attorney General. Meeker, as Secretary of Federal Elections. Fritz, as Registrar General. Winston Disraeli, as Secretary of Internal Affairs. Benconstine, as Secretary of External Affairs. By the power vested in me, I hereby appoint Teddy to be Deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs, with optional review by the Senate within five days. Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 03, 2010, 08:45:22 PM Executive Order Outlining Wiki Responsibilities in the Executive Branch Whereas, the need for a fully updated and complete Wiki is of the utmost importance for the long-term sustainability of the game; Be it therefore resolved, that the following duties be given to the members of the executive branch with regards to the Wiki: 1. The President shall be charged with the creation and maintenance of a “Help:Editing” page, and he shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Presidents of Atlasia page and all other pages pertaining directly to his duties. 2. The Vice President shall be charged with the maintenance of the front page of the Wiki, including the list of all executive officers, and he shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Vice Presidents of Atlasia page. 3. The Attorney General shall be charged with providing timely updates to and cleaning up the Statute page, which shall include the process of moving all repealed legislation to a separate list, and he shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Attorney Generals page. 4. The Secretary of Federal Elections shall be charged with providing a schedule of federal elections for the next year on the Wiki and adding results of each federal election to the Wiki, and he shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Secretary of Federal Elections page. 5. The remaining officers of the executive branch shall be responsible for updating their respective pages and for providing those updates and improvements to the Wiki as they shall see fit. Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on July 04, 2010, 07:56:54 AM I'd be open to facing a Q&A if not an official confirmation.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 04, 2010, 04:02:09 PM Executive Proclamation I want to wish everyone a happy July 4th weekend! I know things will probably be slow until Tuesday or Wednesday and I look forward to hitting the ground running as everyone trickles back in. I will provide a status update on our progress around the end of the week and I will hopefully be able to call the Constitutional Convention fairly soon, so look forward to a busy few weeks! Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 05, 2010, 01:02:46 AM I will be introducing 9 bills once there is an elected PPT. It will be part of an "Administration Legislative Agenda" thread I will create once someone has been elected PPT, which of course looks to be BK at the moment.
There is more than one important bill in the bunch of initial proposals, much work still to be done, and plenty of game reform/forum affairs proposals in the package. (As well as the obligatory joke proposal :P) Stay tuned! Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Purple State on July 05, 2010, 11:25:40 PM Announcement I have begun the Help:Editing (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Help:Editing) page on the Wiki. It is available at the top of the Wiki Main Page and can be accessed whenever you go to edit any page (if you look down to the right by the "Save page" button). Feel free to offer any tips for what should be included as the project continues. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 06, 2010, 12:55:11 AM Executive Order Calling a Constitutional Convention Whereas, a majority of the regions have requested a Constitutional Convention, with the two remaining regions likely following suit shortly; and, Whereas, Article VII, Section 2 of the Atlasian Constitution says that upon petition by the citizens of a majority of the regions the President shall call for a Convention with the advice and consent of the Senate; Be it therefore resolved, that I hereby call for the creation of a Constitutional Convention for the purposes of consolidating the Constitution and amendments and closing loopholes and considering the possibility of a legislative reboot; and Be it further resolved, that I ask that the Senate begin consideration of a Convention and the regulations for such an endeavor. This process should be straightforward, yet duly considered, and I trust that the Senate will choose the most efficient and appropriate way to conduct the Convention. Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Antonio the Sixth on July 06, 2010, 12:44:27 PM Very good. I'm looking forward to see what will emerge of this ConCon. :)
Title: Re: White House Post by: Franzl on July 06, 2010, 12:49:51 PM I look forward to considering this in the Senate soon.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Associate Justice PiT on July 07, 2010, 12:46:08 AM If I may make a suggestion, an ongoing problem in Atlasia has been that Constitutional amendments are often passed without fanfare. In some cases, this has meant that they have gone unrecorded & subsequently being forgotten for a period of months. I was reminded of this fact by RG Fritz's comment on the recent amendment allowing more frequent intra-regional moves apparently having passed.
As such, Mr. President, I would like to suggest that, upon the passage of any amendment, you make an official statement recognizing that fact. While there may still be a problem of amendments going unrecorded in the wiki, it should help alleviate the issue of people forgetting about the amendment & not knowing whether or not it passed unless they decide to systematically inspect the voting booths. Title: Re: White House Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on July 07, 2010, 12:55:35 AM If provided with some background information and on the spot help, I can troll though the records and attempt to figure out what's missing.
This would be a long term project however. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 07, 2010, 01:21:16 AM If I may make a suggestion, an ongoing problem in Atlasia has been that Constitutional amendments are often passed without fanfare. In some cases, this has meant that they have gone unrecorded & subsequently being forgotten for a period of months. I was reminded of this fact by RG Fritz's comment on the recent amendment allowing more frequent intra-regional moves apparently having passed. As such, Mr. President, I would like to suggest that, upon the passage of any amendment, you make an official statement recognizing that fact. While there may still be a problem of amendments going unrecorded in the wiki, it should help alleviate the issue of people forgetting about the amendment & not knowing whether or not it passed unless they decide to systematically inspect the voting booths. This is actually a fine idea and one I will likely implement. Honestly, there is an array of issues with how we do amendments to the Constitution and no easy way to fix those problems given the nature of the game. As one example, currently an amendment goes to national referendum almost immediately upon passage by the Senate. However, that does not often draw votes from much of Atlasia and so the less active players may not only miss a vote, but they may also never even know that the vote took place or that the amendment exists. A rational solution would be to move those referendums to coincide with the next federal elections for regional senators (to make it easier to track results by region); however, this poses a problem for emergency amendments that effect the election process. And that is just one example. ;) One surefire way to make the amendment process slightly easier is for the Senate to only consider truly important amendments, rather than miscellaneous items. I will be the first to admit that I failed to live up to that standard as a senator, but once we consolidate I hope it can be implemented as an unwritten tradition. Anyway, all of that was a long way of saying "Great idea!" Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 08, 2010, 01:59:31 AM Announcement First, I will be announcing my pick to replace VP Marokai Blue on the Supreme Court tomorrow night so stay tuned. Second, there is a budget committee still floating around whose mission I support and which I want to see make some sort of effort to study and understand this issue. If confirmed, GM-designee Al will preside over the committee, but there are two additional members that I am statutorily bound to appoint. Please PM me if you are interested in serving on this committee. Thanks! ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on July 08, 2010, 02:34:30 AM Announcement First, I will be announcing my pick to replace VP Marokai Blue on the Supreme Court tomorrow night so stay tuned. Second, there is a budget committee still floating around whose mission I support and which I want to see make some sort of effort to study and understand this issue. If confirmed, GM-designee Al will preside over the committee, but there are two additional members that I am statutorily bound to appoint. Please PM me if you are interested in serving on this committee. Thanks! ~PS PREPARE YOURSELVES!!!! THE END TIMES ARE COMMIN!!!! REPENT AND SAVE YOURSELVES!!!! :P Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Purple State on July 09, 2010, 12:03:15 AM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby appoint Ebowed to be Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of Atlasia for confirmation by the Senate. Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on July 09, 2010, 12:45:04 AM Announcement First, I will be announcing my pick to replace VP Marokai Blue on the Supreme Court tomorrow night so stay tuned. Second, there is a budget committee still floating around whose mission I support and which I want to see make some sort of effort to study and understand this issue. If confirmed, GM-designee Al will preside over the committee, but there are two additional members that I am statutorily bound to appoint. Please PM me if you are interested in serving on this committee. Thanks! ~PS PREPARE YOURSELVES!!!! THE END TIMES ARE COMMIN!!!! REPENT AND SAVE YOURSELVES!!!! :P Suddenly this no longer feels like a joke but the truth. Man I sure know how to call them. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 09, 2010, 09:42:44 AM Question to the vice president- would you like to continue daily operation of the senate or would you prefer to have me step in as president pro tempore? I am willing and able to keep the Senate functioning, if you so desire :)
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 09, 2010, 11:11:06 AM Mr. President, there is a bill on your desk: The Fusion Ballot Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=119298.0).
(Note that right now I'm only exercising PPT powers via OSPR Article II, Section 2, Clause 1.c, which states the PPT can do things "in any case where the President of the Senate has failed to uphold the provisions of this Procedural Resolution when it is in his power to do so individually. " I'm interpreting this, perhaps very broadly, to open and close votes when enough time has elapsed and such.) Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 09, 2010, 01:59:18 PM Question to the vice president- would you like to continue daily operation of the senate or would you prefer to have me step in as president pro tempore? I am willing and able to keep the Senate functioning, if you so desire :) I actually meant to PM you about that. I have no desire to run the Senate and I wanted to turn it over to you as soon as you were elected PPT, but I said nothing about it, so you had no idea I wanted you to do that. So yes, by all means :P Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on July 09, 2010, 10:36:15 PM Oh nothing like stretching the boundaries of our Senate Procedures to the max. :P
Title: Re: White House Post by: Ebowed on July 09, 2010, 11:19:05 PM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby appoint Ebowed to be Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of Atlasia for confirmation by the Senate. Signed, ~PS I thank the President for this opportunity. Title: Re: White House Post by: Franzl on July 10, 2010, 05:57:05 AM I'm willing to keep an open mind at the confirmation hearing, but I anticipate some difficulty here.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 10, 2010, 06:00:15 AM I'm willing to keep an open mind at the confirmation hearing, but I anticipate some difficulty here. I have quite a hard time imagining someone as knowledgeable as Ebowed in this area, really. I have the utmost confidence in him. And if it eases your concerns at all, I personally asked him if he would keep an open mind and be more deliberative, and he did say yes. ;) Title: Re: White House Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on July 10, 2010, 06:40:02 AM I don't see why there should be any difficulty; the views of a Justice Ebowed would not be that different to those of former Justice Blue and it isn't as though he's not as well qualified as anyone could be.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 10, 2010, 08:56:04 PM Mister President, all of your cabinet appointees have been confirmed by the Senate.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 10, 2010, 09:11:00 PM Mister President, all of your cabinet appointees have been confirmed by the Senate. I'll mark all the threads to reflect that so there's no confusion. I'll also finally post the legislative agenda thread. :P Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 11, 2010, 08:00:07 PM Mr. President, there is a bill on your desk: The Fusion Ballot Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=119298.0). (Note that right now I'm only exercising PPT powers via OSPR Article II, Section 2, Clause 1.c, which states the PPT can do things "in any case where the President of the Senate has failed to uphold the provisions of this Procedural Resolution when it is in his power to do so individually. " I'm interpreting this, perhaps very broadly, to open and close votes when enough time has elapsed and such.) Thank you for notifying me BK. Because the bill, as presented to the Senate for passage, had a typo, would it be possible to quote the bill (and future bills), as amended by the discretion of the PPT for such changes, and post it in this thread? It will make the process of signature considerably easier. Thanks! :) Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 11, 2010, 08:08:15 PM Announcement I want to thank the Senate for the expeditious consideration and confirmation of my Cabinet nominations. The debate was thorough and I am glad that the nominees and I were able to assuage the concerns that many had. I would also like to issue the following Executive Order: Executive Order to Kick It Into High Gear Whereas, the Senate has duly considered and approved the President's Cabinet appointments; and Whereas, this President has an ambitious agenda which could be described as raving mad; Therefore, be it resolved that the Cabinet join the President and Vice President and kick it into high gear. Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 11, 2010, 09:55:07 PM Executive Action By the power vested in me under the Budget Process Renewal Committee Act, I hereby appoint Inks.LWC and Vice President Marokai Blue to the Budget Process Committee. Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 11, 2010, 10:20:09 PM Announcement I humbly ask that a senator propose this resolution on my behalf for consideration of the calling of a Constitutional Convention. Quote from: Resolution for the Establishment of a Constitutional Convention Section 1: Consent The Senate of Atlasia hereby gives its consent to the President of Atlasia's request for a Constitutional Convention. Section 2: Delegates a. Five delegates will be selected from the regions, with the legislative body of each region selecting a delegate from amongst the residents of that region. b. One delegate shall be selected by the Senate from amongst its members. c. The President of Atlasia shall serve as the chair of the Convention, but shall have no vote unless the delegates be equally divided. d. All vacancies shall be filled in the manner in which they were originally filled. Section 3: Orders of Business a. The first order of business of the Convention shall be to establish rules of order and procedure. b. The Convention shall not be dismissed until a majority of the delegates have voted in favor of sending a proposal to the regions for a vote of the people. Section 4: Timing and Location a. The Convention will begin immediately after the final certification of delegates from each region and by the Senate. b. The Convention shall conduct all official business within a thread in the Atlas Fantasy Government board, to be created and directed by the chair of the Convention. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 12, 2010, 07:21:00 AM Quote Fusion Ballot Reform Act 1. Any declared candidate for any office in the Republic of Atlasia may opt to appear on the ballot line for all organized political parties offering the candidate an official endorsement. 2. Official endorsements by parties must be certified by the party giving the endorsement. 3. The SoFE must be notified of the endorsement at least 48 hours in advance of the election by the declared candidate receiving a cross-endorsement. 4. A party shall at its discretion have the right to prohibit any candidate from running on its official ballot line. This is to be accomplished by an officer or chosen representative of the party informing the SoFE of this intention at least 48 hours in advance of the election. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 12, 2010, 11:07:23 PM Executive Action Quote Fusion Ballot Reform Act 1. Any declared candidate for any office in the Republic of Atlasia may opt to appear on the ballot line for all organized political parties offering the candidate an official endorsement. 2. Official endorsements by parties must be certified by the party giving the endorsement. 3. The SoFE must be notified of the endorsement at least 48 hours in advance of the election by the declared candidate receiving a cross-endorsement. 4. A party shall at its discretion have the right to prohibit any candidate from running on its official ballot line. This is to be accomplished by an officer or chosen representative of the party informing the SoFE of this intention at least 48 hours in advance of the election. I sign, ~Purple State Libertas gets the pen used for the signing. Congratulations. Title: Re: White House Post by: Badger on July 14, 2010, 07:39:26 AM Executive Action By the power vested in me under the Budget Process Renewal Committee Act, I hereby appoint Inks.LWC and Vice President Marokai Blue to the Budget Process Committee. Signed, ~PS (Comes up for air at work) Good choices, Mr. President. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 14, 2010, 04:06:19 PM Mr. President, the Break the Chains Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=119299.msg2577241#msg2577241) is now on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 14, 2010, 10:06:02 PM Mr. President, the Break the Chains Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=119299.msg2577241#msg2577241) is now on your desk. I may take the weekend to think about this. The concept of the bill is sound, but I am interested in reviewing the specifics that the Senate chose and did not choose in carrying out that concept. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 17, 2010, 10:55:33 AM Hiring Incentives Act is on your desk now too; also, Ebowed got confirmed.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 17, 2010, 11:21:53 AM Regarding the Hiring Incentives Act, by the way, here (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120380.msg2580121#msg2580121) is a link to bill's thread, and here is the final copy of the bill for your convenience:
Quote Hiring Incentives Act 1. Any non-manufacturing business with 200 employees or less in total shall be eligible for a $4,000 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 2. Any manufacturing business that hires a new employee shall be eligible for a $7,500 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 3. Any business that hires an individual that has been out of work for 30+ days will be exempt from paying Social Security payroll taxes on that employee. 4. The distribution of these tax credits shall be the responsibility of the Department of Internal Affairs, who shall also have the discretion to deny fraudulent applications for the tax credits. 5. The effects of this legislation shall expire one year after passage. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 18, 2010, 11:05:59 AM Executive Action Quote Hiring Incentives Act 1. Any non-manufacturing business with 200 employees or less in total shall be eligible for a $4,000 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 2. Any manufacturing business that hires a new employee shall be eligible for a $7,500 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 3. Any business that hires an individual that has been out of work for 30+ days will be exempt from paying Social Security payroll taxes on that employee. 4. The distribution of these tax credits shall be the responsibility of the Department of Internal Affairs, who shall also have the discretion to deny fraudulent applications for the tax credits. 5. The effects of this legislation shall expire one year after passage. I veto. While the votes are there to override, I think the Senate should take the time to address two major issues that were mentioned in debate of the bill: paying for the program and preventing abuse of non-fradulent loopholes. If the Senate feels that the economy is still struggling and continued deficit spending is appropriate, I urge them to include provisions that will offset the expenditures with increased revenue down the road. I also do not feel that clause 4 is specific or strong enough to prevent a company from hiring, firing and re-hiring workers over and over for tax credits. Doing that would be legal within the law. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Franzl on July 18, 2010, 11:13:50 AM Very good decision Mr. President!
Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 18, 2010, 02:13:42 PM Public Purple State has taken a much different tact than Private Purple State, apparently.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Peter on July 18, 2010, 03:10:34 PM Mr President,
For personal reasons I have not been active of late on the forum and this is set to continue for some time. I must therefore submit my resignation. I wish you, my successor and the whole administration the best of luck. Peter Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 18, 2010, 03:22:00 PM Public Purple State has taken a much different tact than Private Purple State, apparently. I completely support the concepts laid out in your legislative proposals, as I indicated in private. But as I have said previously, the concepts need to be fleshed out more fully by the Senate. If the Senate is sending me one-dimensional policies, I will send them back and ask for more detail and greater complexity and nuance. That is what I have done here and I have been consistent in this regard. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 18, 2010, 04:03:22 PM Diplomacy I spoke with French President Sarkozy earlier today. I expressed Atlasia's deep misgivings towards the law passed by the lower house of the French Parliament that would ban veils in public places, noting the history of religious tolerance in our country. I made clear that while Atlasia continues to be a strong ally of France, we will not shy away from similarly frank conversations in the future. President Sarkozy and I also discussed his upcoming visit to Nyman. I told him that while policy and political differences may emerge from time to time, regular state visits will help us work through those issues in a constructive way. He assured me that his trip will proceed as scheduled and we arranged for me and Vice President Blue to visit France in August. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: k-onmmunist on July 18, 2010, 04:05:50 PM Mr President, For personal reasons I have not been active of late on the forum and this is set to continue for some time. I must therefore submit my resignation. I wish you, my successor and the whole administration the best of luck. Peter Sorry to hear that Peter :( You'll be missed. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 18, 2010, 04:17:09 PM Mr President, For personal reasons I have not been active of late on the forum and this is set to continue for some time. I must therefore submit my resignation. I wish you, my successor and the whole administration the best of luck. Peter Thank you for your service and your honesty Peter. You will be difficult to replace and I believe I can speak for all Atlasians when I say we look forward to your eventual return. Title: Re: White House Post by: Barnes on July 18, 2010, 07:58:24 PM Mr President, For personal reasons I have not been active of late on the forum and this is set to continue for some time. I must therefore submit my resignation. I wish you, my successor and the whole administration the best of luck. Peter :( Title: Re: White House Post by: Badger on July 19, 2010, 08:44:43 AM Mr President, For personal reasons I have not been active of late on the forum and this is set to continue for some time. I must therefore submit my resignation. I wish you, my successor and the whole administration the best of luck. Peter :( Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 19, 2010, 07:31:00 PM On your desk:
Quote The National Offshore Oil Spill Response Equipment and Resources Act I. The Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Department of Internal Affairs, shall oversee the creation of Oil Spill Response Zones which are to be overseen by the Coast Guard once established. A. The Department of Internal Affairs shall divide the Atlasian coast into Offshore Oil Spill Response Zones at their own discretion, except that at least four zones must be in existence and that at least one zone must consist of no Atlasian waters than the area off the Alaskan coast. B. If no offshore drilling is occurring in a zone then the Coast Guard may deem it inoperative with the authority to reverse its decision depending on the changes in the situation in the zone with regards to offshore drilling. II. The Oil Spill Response Supply Agency shall be created within the Department of Internal Affairs to determine the type, amount and quality of the equipment, supplies, and materials that are required in each zone. A. The location of the stockpiles are at the discretion of the Department of Internal Affairs, except that there shall be at least one within each zone and that no drilling location is unnecessarily far from the closest stockpile. The Senate recommends the following list of cities as suitable locations to the Department of Internal Affairs 1. Portland, ME 2. Charleston, SC 3. Mobile, AL 4. San Diego, CA 5. Dutch Harbor, AK B. 50% of the cost of the stockpiles is to be divided proportionally amongst the oil companies which are drilling in the zone based on what percentage of the oil drilling, in the said zone, they are responsible for. The other 50% shall be provided from the revenue collected by a national oil extraction tax of 5% to be levied by this act. All excess revenue from this tax is to be directed towards the Department of Internal Affairs for use related to energy. 1. The collection of both is to be enforced by the Internal Revenue Service for Oil Response Supply Agency. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 19, 2010, 09:19:03 PM Executive Action Quote Break the Chains Act 1. Companies or individuals which possess 85-175 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 2. Companies or individuals which possess 176-300 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 3. Companies or individuals which possess 301-450 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 4. Companies or individuals which possess 451 or more retail outlets or stores shall be assessed a differential tax of 1.50% on their annual profits on the most recent 451st and greater stores opened to the public for business, plus any taxes applicable in Sections 1, 2 & 3 above. 4(B). If one or more stores/outlets opened for business to the public on the same date and said stores would cumulatively reach the threshhold number for the next higher tax bracket as established by Sections 1-4 above, the business may determine which of the stores/outlets opened that same date is subject to the lower tax rate. 4(C). If a store or outlet is fully closed for business to the public for no more than 30 days and then reopened for business on the same location, its original date of opening applies for determining its tax status in Sections 1-4. If the store/outlet is fully closed for business to the public for more than 30 days before reopening for business at the same location, the business may choose between the store's original date of opening or the date of its reopening for determining the tax rate applicable under Sections 1-4. 5. Funds collected from these taxes shall be appropriated to the Atlasian Small Business Administration for expansion of current SBA programs for offering and/or guaranteeing small business loans to existing and new small businesses unless otherwise allocated by subsequent legislation. After reviewing the Senate debate and speaking privately with Sens. Badger and Libertas, I send this back to the Senate for its considerations of the changes above in I raised the rates slightly and cleaned up the language at the end. I hope the Senate will approve of these changes so that we can get some legislation signed. ;) ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 19, 2010, 09:24:28 PM Executive Action Quote The National Offshore Oil Spill Response Equipment and Resources Act I. The Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Department of Internal Affairs, shall oversee the creation of Oil Spill Response Zones which are to be overseen by the Coast Guard once established. A. The Department of Internal Affairs shall divide the Atlasian coast into Offshore Oil Spill Response Zones at their own discretion, except that at least four zones must be in existence and that at least one zone must consist of no Atlasian waters than the area off the Alaskan coast. B. If no offshore drilling is occurring in a zone then the Coast Guard may deem it inoperative with the authority to reverse its decision depending on the changes in the situation in the zone with regards to offshore drilling. II. The Oil Spill Response Supply Agency shall be created within the Department of Internal Affairs to determine the type, amount and quality of the equipment, supplies, and materials that are required in each zone. A. The location of the stockpiles are at the discretion of the Department of Internal Affairs, except that there shall be at least one within each zone and that no drilling location is unnecessarily far from the closest stockpile. The Senate recommends the following list of cities as suitable locations to the Department of Internal Affairs 1. Portland, ME 2. Charleston, SC 3. Mobile, AL 4. San Diego, CA 5. Dutch Harbor, AK B. 50% of the cost of the stockpiles is to be divided proportionally amongst the oil companies which are drilling in the zone based on what percentage of the oil drilling, in the said zone, they are responsible for. The other 50% shall be provided from the revenue collected by a national oil extraction tax of 5% to be levied by this act. All excess revenue from this tax is to be directed towards the Department of Internal Affairs for use related to energy. 1. The collection of both is to be enforced by the Internal Revenue Service for Oil Response Supply Agency. I sign, ~PS This has been forwarded to the SoIA for his review and implementation. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 19, 2010, 11:44:28 PM Executive Action Quote Break the Chains Act 1. Companies or individuals which possess 85-175 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 2. Companies or individuals which possess 176-300 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 3. Companies or individuals which possess 301-450 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 4. Companies or individuals which possess 451 or more retail outlets or stores shall be assessed a differential tax of 1.50% on their annual profits on the most recent 451st and greater stores opened to the public for business, plus any taxes applicable in Sections 1, 2 & 3 above. 4(B). If one or more stores/outlets opened for business to the public on the same date and said stores would cumulatively reach the threshhold number for the next higher tax bracket as established by Sections 1-4 above, the business may determine which of the stores/outlets opened that same date is subject to the lower tax rate. 4(C). If a store or outlet is fully closed for business to the public for no more than 30 days and then reopened for business on the same location, its original date of opening applies for determining its tax status in Sections 1-4. If the store/outlet is fully closed for business to the public for more than 30 days before reopening for business at the same location, the business may choose between the store's original date of opening or the date of its reopening for determining the tax rate applicable under Sections 1-4. 5. Funds collected from these taxes shall be appropriated to the Atlasian Small Business Administration for expansion of current SBA programs for offering and/or guaranteeing small business loans to existing and new small businesses unless otherwise allocated by subsequent legislation. After reviewing the Senate debate and speaking privately with Sens. Badger and Libertas, I send this back to the Senate for its considerations of the changes above in I raised the rates slightly and cleaned up the language at the end. I hope the Senate will approve of these changes so that we can get some legislation signed. ;) ~PS Mister President, Your action here is unconstitutional. Your line item veto power is derived from Article I, Section 3, Clause 4: Quote All bills that draw money from the Treasury shall have those clauses which draw money from the Treasury subject to the Line Item Veto Power of the President. Once a bill drawing money from the Treasury shall pass the Senate, it shall be presented to the President; If he does not approve of some of those clauses that draw money from the Treasury, he shall remove them from the bill via his Line Item Veto Power, and then shall sign the bill. In order for the revised bill to become Law it must be passed by the Senate. If the revised bill is not passed by the Senate, they shall return the original bill to him, and it shall be handled in the same way as a bill under Clause 3 of this Section. If the Senate shall not approve of the revisions made by the President, they may override his Line Item Veto with the concurrence of two-thirds of its number, and the original bill shall become Law. 1. This was not a bill that drew money from the Treasury. 2. Your modifications were amendments other than the removal of sections that drew money from the Treasury. 3. You did not sign the bill before returning it to the Senate. Therefore, the bill is still on your desk per the Constitution. Title: Re: White House Post by: Associate Justice PiT on July 20, 2010, 12:25:58 AM What about the Nineteenth Amendment, though?
Quote Article I, Section 3, Clause 4 of the Constitution shall be amended to read as follows: Whensoever the Senate shall pass a bill and present it to the President, he shall have the option to redraft the bill and return it to the Senate in redrafted form. The President shall have this option once with each particular bill presented to him. The original sponsor of the bill, as so defined in Senate rules, shall either file a motion to approve the President’s redraft by a simple majority vote, and return it to the President for his signature or veto, or withdraw the bill from the Senate. If the Senate approves the President's redraft by a simple majority vote, the redrafted bill shall be returned to the President for his signature or veto. If the Senate rejects the President's redraft, the original sponsor shall either file a motion to send the original draft of the bill back to the President for his signature or veto, or shall direct the Senate to resume debate on the bill as presented to the President. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 20, 2010, 12:38:03 AM GAH.
WHY IS THAT NOT CITED ANYWHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION ITSELF WHY ARE THERE SO MANY AMENDMENTS WHY DO NONE OF THEM HAVE DESCRIPTIONS OR ANYTHING ah, ...proof for the ConCon if there ever was one. I'm tired right now, I'll deal with the mess in the morning. Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on July 20, 2010, 02:01:49 AM GAH. WHY IS THAT NOT CITED ANYWHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION ITSELF WHY ARE THERE SO MANY AMENDMENTS WHY DO NONE OF THEM HAVE DESCRIPTIONS OR ANYTHING ah, ...proof for the ConCon if there ever was one. I'm tired right now, I'll deal with the mess in the morning. Hello to the need for consolidation and simplifying. :P Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on July 20, 2010, 10:41:36 AM One delegate for ConCon by region is not cool, not funny and is confusing.
So expect Midwest process in selecting one to be delayed a little. Title: Re: White House Post by: Vepres on July 20, 2010, 10:44:24 AM One delegate for ConCon by region is not cool, not funny and is confusing. So expect Midwest process in selecting one to be delayed a little. Stupid federal gubment >:( Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on July 20, 2010, 10:51:16 AM One delegate for ConCon by region is not cool, not funny and is confusing. So expect Midwest process in selecting one to be delayed a little. Stupid federal gubment >:( Indeed >:( Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 20, 2010, 01:58:22 PM Mr. President, the Question Time bill (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120630.0) is on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 20, 2010, 06:38:59 PM One delegate for ConCon by region is not cool, not funny and is confusing. So expect Midwest process in selecting one to be delayed a little. Sorry for giving you guys so much trouble. ;) Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 20, 2010, 06:40:11 PM Executive Action Quote Regular Question Time Made Interesting Act Scheduled to be once each month starting exactly one month after the new office-taking dates, the Secretary of Internal Affairs shall open a thread in the "Atlas Fantasy Elections" board for the purpose of commentary and questions from the citizens, as well as good-hearted jabs for the purpose of livening political debate. I sign, ~PS I'm looking forward to these. Title: Re: White House Post by: Antonio the Sixth on July 21, 2010, 04:26:08 AM Executive Action Quote Hiring Incentives Act 1. Any non-manufacturing business with 200 employees or less in total shall be eligible for a $4,000 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 2. Any manufacturing business that hires a new employee shall be eligible for a $7,500 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 3. Any business that hires an individual that has been out of work for 30+ days will be exempt from paying Social Security payroll taxes on that employee. 4. The distribution of these tax credits shall be the responsibility of the Department of Internal Affairs, who shall also have the discretion to deny fraudulent applications for the tax credits. 5. The effects of this legislation shall expire one year after passage. I veto. While the votes are there to override, I think the Senate should take the time to address two major issues that were mentioned in debate of the bill: paying for the program and preventing abuse of non-fradulent loopholes. If the Senate feels that the economy is still struggling and continued deficit spending is appropriate, I urge them to include provisions that will offset the expenditures with increased revenue down the road. I also do not feel that clause 4 is specific or strong enough to prevent a company from hiring, firing and re-hiring workers over and over for tax credits. Doing that would be legal within the law. ~PS What a disappointment. If you didn't like the bill as it was written, couldn't you just take part in the Senatorial debates instead of waiting for it to pass to veto it ? A President vetoing a bill coming from his Vice- President, that sounds like a joke... Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on July 21, 2010, 08:06:26 AM One delegate for ConCon by region is not cool, not funny and is confusing. So expect Midwest process in selecting one to be delayed a little. Sorry for giving you guys so much trouble. ;) All right, you've got Ilikeverin from our side ;) Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 21, 2010, 07:19:11 PM The First Major Wiki Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120815.0) is now on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 21, 2010, 07:54:29 PM The SEDZ Improvement Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120379.new#new) is on your desk as well.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 21, 2010, 08:21:48 PM Executive Action Quote First Major Wiki Reform Act The Senate recognizes that the Wiki has, for too long, fallen into disrepair and that the Statute pages in particular are confusing to read for newbies and veterans alike, and much of it is simply outdated. 1. A new page entitled "Repealed Statute" shall be created and linked to the top of the regular "Statute" page encompassing all repealed and/or superceded laws and all laws specifically stricken from the regular Statute page. 2. The following laws are hereby stricken from the normal record and moved to the aforementioned "Repealed Statute" page in the same order of their creation: F.L. 1-1: The Preferential Voting Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Preferential_Voting_Act) F.L. 1-2: Civil Unions Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Civil_Unions_Act) F.L. 2-1: Stickies, Posts, and Polls Reduction Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Stickies,_Posts,_and_Polls_Reduction_Act) F.L. 2-2: PPT Election Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/PPT_Election_Act) F.L. 2-3: Third Boss Abortion Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Boss_Abortion_Act) F.L. 3-1: Federal Activity Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Federal_Activity_Act) F.L. 3-2: The Marriage Equity Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Marriage_Equity_Act) F.L. 4-1: F-22 Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/F-22_Act) F.L. 4-5: Voter Fraud Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Voter_Fraud_Act) F.L. 4-6: None of the Above Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/None_of_the_Above_Act) F.L. 4-9: Welfare Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Welfare_Reform_Act) F.L. 5-3: Constitutional Amendment Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Constitutional_Amendment_Act) F.L. 5-7: Unwed and Teenage Mothers Protection Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Unwed_and_Teenage_Mothers_Protection_Act) F.L. 5-9: Election Procedures, Certification and Challenges Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Election_Procedures,_Certification,_and_Challenges_Act) F.L. 6-1: Amendment to the Statute of Election Procedures, Certification, and Challenges Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Amendment_to_the_Election_Procedures,_Certification,_and_Challenges_Act) F.L. 6-5: Line of Succession Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Line_of_Succession_Act) F.L. 6-6: Community Revitalization Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Community_Revitalization_Act) F.L. 6-8: Fair Wage Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Fair_Wage_Act) F.L. 6-9: Deputy SoFA Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Deputy_SoFA_Act) F.L. 6-14: Omnibus Criminal Law Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Omnibus_Criminal_Law_Act) F.L. 6-15: Omnibus Election System, Procedure and Certification Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Omnibus_Election_System,_Procedure,_and_Certification_Act) F.L. 6-20: Repeal of the Education and Care for Children in Poverty Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Repeal_of_the_Education_and_Care_for_Children_in_Poverty_Act) F.L. 7-2: Repeal of Family Planning Amendments Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Repeal_of_Family_Planning_Amendments_of_2004) F.L. 7-5: Federal Activity Requirements Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Federal_Activity_Requirements_Act) F.L. 8-9: Unified Electoral Code Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Unified_Electoral_Code_Act) F.L. 8-14: Affirmative Action Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Affirmative_Action_Act) F.L. 9-7: National Endowments for the Arts and for the Humanities Elimination Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/National_Endowments_for_the_Arts_and_for_the_Humanities_Elimination_Act) F.L. 10-3: Species Act of 2005 (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Species_Act_of_2005) F.L. 10-4: Foreign Aid Reduction Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Foreign_Aid_Reduction_Act) F.L. 12-5: Asbestos Ban Amendment Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Asbestos_Ban_Amendment_Act) F.L. 12-8: Electoral System Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Electoral_System_Reform_Act) F.L. 12-9: Peter Will Fix It Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Peter_Will_Fix_It_Act) F.L. 12-10: Abortion Restriction in Federal Territories Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Abortion_Restriction_in_Federal_Territories_Act) F.L. 12-11: Abolition of Martin Luther King Day Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Abolition_of_Martin_Luther_King_Day_Act) F.L. 13-5: Modified Electoral System Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Modified_Electoral_System_Reform_Act) F.L. 13-8: Second Modified Electoral System Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Second_Modified_Electoral_System_Reform_Act) F.L. 13-20: Atlasia-Oman Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Oman_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-22: Treasonous Rebellion Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Treasonous_Rebellion_Act) F.L. 14-4: Atlasia-Malaysia Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Malaysia_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 15-6: Line of Succession (Amendment) Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Line_of_Succession_%28Amendment%29_Act) F.L. 15-7: Line of Sucession (Amendment No. 2) Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Line_of_Succession_%28Amendment_No_2%29_Act) F.L. 18-8: Illegal Immigrant Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Illegal_Immigrant_Act) F.L. 26-3: Second Amendment to the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Second_Amendment_to_the_Consolidated_Electoral_System_Reform_Act) F.L. 28-9: Affirmative Action Bill (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Affirmative_Action_Bill) F.L. 31-18: Privacy Protection Bill (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Privacy_Protection_Act) F.L. 32-2: Cleaning Up The Line Of Succession Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Cleaning_Up_The_Line_Of_Succession_Act) F.L. 34-8: Fourth Amendment to the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Fourth_Amendment_to_the_Consolidated_Electoral_System_Reform_Act) F.L. 34-9: High Authority for Ethics in Voting Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/High_Authority_for_Ethics_in_Voting_Act) 3. The following completed and/or obsolete and/or outdated laws are hereby repealed and stricken from the record to be moved to the "Repealed Statute" page in the same order of their creation: F.L. 5-2: Military Division Appropriation Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Military_Division_Appropriation_Act) F.L. 5-10: John F. Kennedy Memorial Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/John_F._Kennedy_Memorial_Act) F.L. 6-7: Promotion of Democracy Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Promotion_of_Democracy_Act) F.L. 6-17: Preserving Our National Parks Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Preserving_Our_National_Parks_Act) F.L. 8-4: Voting System Reform Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Voting_System_Reform_Act) F.L. 8-10: Emergency Niger Relief Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Emergency_Niger_Relief_Act) F.L. 8-13: Military Enlargement Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Military_Enlargement_Act) F.L. 9-1: Hurricane Katrina Relief Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Hurricane_Katrina_Relief_Act) F.L. 9-5: Regional Quarters Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Regional_Quarters_Act) F.L. 9-8: Atlasian Symbols Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian_Symbols_Act) F.L. 11-2: Supplemental Appropriation for Katrina Relief Efforts Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Supplemental_Appropriation_for_Katrina_Relief_Efforts_Act) F.L. 12-3: Regional Quarters Extension Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Regional_Quarters_Extension_Act) F.L. 15-5: Tax Increase Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Tax_Increase_Act) 4. Sections of statute shall no longer be divided by each numbered Senate, but shall now be categorized by month and year. I sign, ~PS Thank you very much for this. The pens go to Xahar and VP Blue for their terrific work. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 21, 2010, 08:22:24 PM Executive Action Quote Social & Economic Development Zone Improvement Act Section 1: Administration 1. The 'Establishment of Social and Economic Development Zones Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Establishment_of_Social_and_Economic_Development_Zones_Act)' is hereby repealed. 2. The Senate shall fund and establish the creation of "Social & Economic Development Zones" to target the growth in infrastructure and employment in a targeted area. 3. The Senate and/or the Regional Governments shall be responsible for coordinating the establishment of the SEDZs. Section 2: Requirements for Creation of SEDZs 1. The following requirements must be met for the creation of a Social & Economic Development Zone: 1a. An unemployment rate at 10.0% or higher. 1b. A net population decrease in the located area from the previous year. 1c. A median income level of $21,000 or below. 1d. A net decrease in the total number of business locations in the located area from the previous year. 2. A Social & Economic Development Zone may not be created in an area including a population number lower than 1,000 or higher than 100,000. 3. The Secretary of Internal Affairs and Game Moderator shall cooperate in the location of suitable zones for the establishment of SEDZs. Section 3: Benefits of a SEDZ 1. Money shall be distributed to the individual Zones for the purpose of infrastructure improvements and various local projects to better the community. Funds shall be payed out on a sliding scale to the population size of the zone, with a maximum of fifteen million dollars. 2. All sales and business taxes shall be suspended in the area within the Zone for 12 months. Section 4: Stimulating Employment Within SEDZs 1. A new program titled "Atlasia Works" will be created that shall operate within the Zones to expand businesses and transition individuals from state assistance benefits to meaningful work. 2. "Atlasia Works" will compile a list eligible businesses that seek to enroll in the program that wish to expand their business, but are immediately unable to do so. Businesses with more than 3 locations in the Zone will not be eligible. 3. Each individual hired through the Atlasia Works program within the Social & Economic Development Zone shall have up to 80% of their wage subsidized by the government for up to 18 months. Each employer will be limited to a number of ten subsidized jobs simultaneously. 3.a. The Department of Internal Affairs shall have the authority to place wage caps on workers hired through the Atlasia Works program. 4. Only individuals who recieve federal or regional assistance benefits (welfare), or individuals who would otherwise be eligible for such benefits except for having already recieved them for their maximum duration of eligiblity, shall be able to find jobs through the Atlasia Works program. Section 5: Limitations 1. Social & Economic Development Zones may only be in operation for up to 5 years, or until one or more of the requirements for maintaining a SEDZ has been broken. 2. All subsidies from Atlasia works and tax breaks shall remain in place until their expiration even after the SEDZ has been disbanded, but no more may be issued. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 22, 2010, 07:55:44 PM The equality in healthcare act is now on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 23, 2010, 12:04:51 AM Announcement Signing on from my phone to let ya'll know I am going to be completely away from computers until Monday afternoon so I will announce a leave of absence until then. Thanks for understanding everyone! Title: Re: White House Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on July 23, 2010, 05:30:17 AM Does this mean Bluey is president?
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 23, 2010, 10:06:25 AM Does this mean Bluey is president? With the specific use of the phrase "leave of absence," it would seem MB is Acting President, yes. Title: Re: White House Post by: Barnes on July 23, 2010, 11:54:50 AM Does this mean Bluey is president? With the specific use of the phrase "leave of absence," it would seem MB is Acting President, yes. () It's the end of the world!!!! ;) Title: Re: White House Post by: Badger on July 23, 2010, 12:28:28 PM Does this mean Bluey is president? With the specific use of the phrase "leave of absence," it would seem MB is Acting President, yes. () It's the end of the world!!!! ;) As we know it. And I feel fine. Title: Re: White House Post by: Antonio the Sixth on July 24, 2010, 04:15:39 AM Does this mean Bluey is president? With the specific use of the phrase "leave of absence," it would seem MB is Acting President, yes. () It's the end of the world!!!! ;) As we know it. And I feel fine. I love this kind of "end of the world". :) Title: Re: White House Post by: k-onmmunist on July 24, 2010, 12:32:09 PM I imagine the RPP are currently having multiple heart attacks.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 25, 2010, 10:27:01 PM The Major Legislation Clarification Bill and the Make Internet Sales Fair Act are both on the President's desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 26, 2010, 04:35:50 PM Announcement I'm back after some much needed R&R. Leave of absence terminated. The equality in healthcare act is now on your desk. BK, can you post a clean version of this bill so that I know I'm signing the right thing? Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 26, 2010, 04:37:03 PM Executive Action Quote Major Legislation Clarification Bill 1) Whereas major pieces of legislation have been amended numerous times, often leading to difficulty interpreting current statute on the Wiki. The current Wiki policy of adding each amendment as a new page makes it unnecessarily difficult to figure out which articles and clauses have been removed and which have been added. 2) With use of authority from the Wiki Authority Act, the Senate hereby decides that major pieces of legislation shall have their main pages updated with all current amendments. A new page titled the name of the legislation followed by "(original)" shall be created to provide a location for the original, unaltered legislation. All amendments shall retain their own pages and pages shall continue to be added for new amendments. 3) Major pieces of legislation shall be defined as the Consolidated Criminal Justice Act and the Consolidated Electoral Reform Act, as well as this piece of legislation if it is passed by the Senate. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 26, 2010, 04:38:29 PM Executive Action Quote Make Internet Sales Fair Act 1. All interstate sales transactions shall be subject to the regional and state sales taxes of the state in which the purchase is made at the same rate of taxation as if the buyer and seller were both located in that state. 2. The seller shall have the authority and responsibility to collect taxes during each interstate transaction as if the seller was located in the state of purchase. The seller shall be required to submit all collected taxes to the appropriate regional and state authorities. 3. Food purchases and the first $500,000 of a business's annual interstate sales revenue shall be exempt from the taxation specified in this bill. 4. The Internal Revenue Service shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this bill. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 26, 2010, 05:43:46 PM Announcement With Franzl's and BK's amendments, I can fully support the current version of the Hiring Incentives Act and I look forward to signing it into law. This is especially important in light of recent news by the GM, who is reporting a likely rise in unemployment (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120888.msg2590806#msg2590806). I also plan to work with my SoIA and GM and with the Senate to improve relations between workers and management in the private and public sector. Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 27, 2010, 04:23:30 PM Safe Scallops and Clean Clams Act is on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on July 27, 2010, 04:25:00 PM Also:
Quote Equality in Healthcare Act 1. The Federal Territories Universal Health Care Act is hereby repealed. 2. All federal territories are hereby placed under the coverage of the Atlasian National Healthcare Act and shall be placed within the geographically nearest Community Health Partnership. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 27, 2010, 11:52:17 PM Executive Action Quote Equality in Healthcare Act 1. The Federal Territories Universal Health Care Act is hereby repealed. 2. All federal territories are hereby placed under the coverage of the Atlasian National Healthcare Act and shall be placed within the geographically nearest Community Health Partnership. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on July 27, 2010, 11:57:04 PM Executive Action Quote 1. All imported and harvested seafood will be subject to a thorough inspection to prevent tainted fish from reaching the markets. 2. Any port not following these regulations shall be subject to a $250,000 fine per violation - these penalties shall be used to help fund further inspections. 3. Duties for inspection shall be delegated to the DoIA. 4. An additional $5 million shall be appropriated towards the DoIA to fund these inspections. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on August 02, 2010, 02:00:01 PM Hiring Incentives Act is on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 02, 2010, 02:21:05 PM Executive Action Quote Hiring Incentives Act 1. Any non-manufacturing business with 200 employees or less in total shall be eligible for a $4,000 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 2. Any manufacturing business that hires a new employee shall be eligible for a $7,500 tax credit for each new individual they hire. 3. Any business that hires an individual that has been out of work for 30+ days will be exempt from paying Social Security payroll taxes on that employee. 4. The distribution of these tax credits shall be the responsibility of the Department of Internal Affairs, who shall also have the discretion to deny any application for the tax credits that he deems to be an abuse of this bill's intentions. 5. The effects of this legislation shall expire one year after passage. 6. This legislation shall take effect upon enactment of the "Break The Chains Act". 30% of the revenue from that legislation will be used to fund this. I sign, ~PS Many thanks to VP Blue for proposing this bill in its initial state and much appreciate to the Senate for its willingness to work overtime to produce this a quality piece of legislation. Congratulations. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 08, 2010, 10:55:44 AM Announcement Due to the difficulty in finding a new Attorney General with both the willingness and qualifications to enact many of the duties set forth by recent legislation, I will personally be overseeing the Wiki reform process while the search continues. ~PS EDIT: I've done the first four Senates and the last few. Look over those pages and let me know if you would prefer I keep it as is (i.e. by Senate by month) or if I should do away completely with the Senates and only do by months. Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on August 08, 2010, 10:59:34 PM That's change I can believe in. :P
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 10, 2010, 10:17:08 PM Executive Action Quote Break the Chains Act (Take 2) 1. Companies or individuals which possess 15-39 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 1.5% on their annual profits. 2. Companies or individuals which possess 40-85 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 2.0% on their annual profits. 3. Companies or individuals which possess 86-175 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 2.5% on their annual profits. 4. Companies or individuals which possess 176-300 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 3.0% on their annual profits. 5. Companies or individuals which possess 301-450 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 3.5% on their annual profits. 6. Companies or individuals which possess 451-999 retail outlets or stores, inclusive, shall be assessed a differential tax of 4.0% on their annual profits. 7. Companies or individuals which possess 1000 or more retail outlets or stores shall be assessed a differential tax of 4.5% on their annual profits. 8. Funds collected from these taxes shall be appropriated to the Atlasian Small Business Administration for expansion of current SBA programs for offering and/or guaranteeing small business loans to existing and new small businesses, unless and only if otherwise allocated by subsequent legislation. 9. All taxes on profits will be assessed on a per store basis, with the applicable tax bracket determined by the chronological date the store/outlet opened for business to the public. I sign, ~PS Again, many thanks to the Senate for working with my administration on this. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 12, 2010, 07:41:18 PM August Elections Announcement In the coming days I will announce endorsements for various candidates for both the federal and regional elections. I invite all candidates for any position to PM me with endorsement requests (this is recommended, though not necessarily mandatory). If you are considering a run for Senate, remember the deadline for candidacy declarations is 12:00am EST on August 18. Good luck to everyone! ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 15, 2010, 06:08:24 PM Diplomacy With a heavy heart I extend condolences to the family of those Atlasians killed in the attacks on our embassy in Pakistan. Their lives were dedicated to improving relations in the region and the attack was a blatant attack on the ideals and values which they each embodied. In light of recent events in Pakistan, the Secretary of External Affairs will be flying to Pakistan tomorrow for discussions with President Zardari. I will also instruct SoEA Benconstine to immediately direct $50 million, in addition to the $150 million in aid already already appropriated for to Pakistan, for relief efforts from the flooding. Despite the violence perpetrated by a few extremists, the vast majority of the people affected by the flood are innocent and deserve our help. The Atlasian Navy will be dispatched to the region for the delivery of supplies and aid to the region, as well as to coordinate and conduct rescue operations. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 16, 2010, 07:10:29 PM Announcement I ask that a Senator please present the following piece of legislation on my behalf: Quote Game Moderator Duty Clarification Act Whereas, confusion exists as to the exact nature of events in Atlasia as they relate to events in the real word, and Whereas, it is impossible for even a reasonably active Game Moderator to provide story lines for most events that occur in the real world; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. F.L. 16-1: GM Act and F.L. 31-4: Game Moderator Replacement Act are hereby repealed. 2. The following categories of real world events be deemed Atlasian events as though dictated by the GM: natural disasters, scientific discoveries, foreign events. 3. A real world event shall not be considered to have occurred in Atlasia if it is a result of other real world events that did not occur in Atlasia or if the GM has expressly stated that such an event did not occur. What this will do is ensure that the GM does not need to report on every natural disaster (i.e. flooding in Pakistan, Gulf oil spill) for us to know that it occurred, which has hitherto been an ambiguous area. This will give the GM more time to focus on Atlasia-centric stories or to develop those real world stories in uniquely Atlsian ways. It will also allow the executive and legislative branches and regional governments to react to events quickly and as they occur. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 17, 2010, 10:36:40 AM Presidential Endorsements With the start of elections right around the corner, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight those candidates that I believe have shown the courage and conviction to deserve election or re-election. Without further ado, I hereby endorse the following candidates: Bacon King, reelection to the Senate. BK has been one of the most active participants in the Senate for over two years now. Even during his two terms as Vice President, he regularly ran the Senate's operations. It is hard to find anyone as committed to the success of the Senate as BK and I hope to have the opportunity to work with him for the second half of my term. A-Bob, election to the Senate. A-Bob has been an active and extremely productive voice in the Mideast Assembly even before his election to the body in March. He has come to play a similar role in the Mideast as BK does on the federal level: ensuring that all the trains are entering and leaving the station on time. A-Bob's efforts, especially on the Mideast budget, have made the Mideast Assembly more productive and better organized and I hope to see that brought to the Senate. That is all for now, but is subject to change as I consider additional requests. Below is my intended ballot for Senate: [7]AndrewCT (POP - NE) [1]Bacon King (JCP - SE) [3]Badger (JCP - ME) [4]Libertas (POP - NE) [6]Kalwejt (JCP - WY) [2]A-Bob (RPP - VA) [5]Duke (RPP - SC) ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 22, 2010, 10:03:47 PM Announcement In light of recent unemployment figures (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120888.msg2623597#msg2623597) posted by the GM, I request that the Senate immediately begin consideration of a second economic stimulus package that focuses primarily on maintaining current jobs. This will ensure that much needed skills remain in the economy and are also much easier to identify and support, giving us the biggest bang for our buck. I also hope the GM and SoIA will provide details on where employment figures are weakest and what steps can and should be taken to lower the unemployment rate. While I understand that the current rate reflects a shift in how we calculate unemployment, taking into account the oftentimes chaotic nature of this game over the years, I hope that the relative stability and productivity of my administration will help bring those numbers down quickly. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: AndrewTX on August 23, 2010, 03:52:11 PM With the high rate of unemployment at this current time, I hope to be able to help out in anyway possible. As we all already know, high unemployment does not help to stimulate the economy and market, which is obviously dangerous for Atlasia, but hits very hard in the Northeast Region. Having large cities like Boston, NYC, Philly, and others can really make our region go into a downward spin, which also will effect the other regions.
We need to do something about this, and hope to bring the unemployment rate to a more acceptable figure. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 24, 2010, 11:53:10 PM Executive Order Creating the DoFA Review Committee Whereas, the system of election laws and bureaucracy is sprawling and confusing, often leading to confusion and conflict around elections, and Whereas, this election simulation game functions best when the elections system is understood and works properly, Be it therefore resolved, that I hereby commission a Department of Forum Affairs Review Committee, made up of the Secretary of Federal Elections, the Registrar General, the deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs and a member of the Senate internally elected. Be it further resolved, that the committee is instructed to look at all aspects of reform to this department, including all applicable laws and constitutional provisions, and report back within one month on ways to clarify, streamline and simplify the process. Signed, ~PS I would also like to take this opportunity to announce that, given the recent (and perennial) confusion come election time, deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs Teddy has crafted this Election Administrator Guidebook (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Election_Administrator_Guidebook) to cut down on future mishaps or mistakes. This is yet another piece in my administration's efforts to improve the DoFA and make elections increasingly accessible to Atlasians. Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Purple State on August 25, 2010, 12:21:21 PM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate the following individuals for their respective positions for confirmation by the Senate: Teddy, as Secretary of Federal Elections. Afleitch, as Secretary of Internal Affairs. Gustaf, as Moderator General. Signed, ~PS With two months past and two months remaining in my term, I have decided that a Cabinet shakeup is in order to bring new life to some posts and to reward strong levels of activity and competence. My SoFE-designate Teddy has been a vital piece of the Department of Forum Affairs during my term. While he has made mistakes, Teddy has also shown a remarkable ability to learn quickly and move forward. I also look forward to Teddy's contributions on the newly formed DoFA Review Committee, which will allow him to continue his work on simplifying and streamlining our elections system. My SoIA-designate Afleitch has a great deal of experience in this game over the years and has proven himself to be a powerful voice in domestic policy matters. He will bring new life to this position by issuing reports that complement GM stories and implement Senate legislation and a productive and efficient way. And my appointee for Moderator General, Gustaf, will be an important part of our DoFA system, ensuring that the Registrar General can keep an accurate and complete voters list. I thank him for his willingness to take on this extra role. Thank you. Title: Re: White House Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on August 25, 2010, 09:50:37 PM I look forward to facing questions from the Senate!
Title: Re: White House Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on August 27, 2010, 01:11:29 AM Question though Mr President,
The problem with our significant unemployment rate is that since there has been one stimulus package... what's to say that a second one will stem the bleeding? My suggestion, if I may be so bold, is to examine which areas of the economy are sliding, and then direct specialised support, and make sure that that involves long-term viability. For example what about tax-credits that actually rewards businesses that can take on extra employees? Many business can actually afford to bring-on people, but they're hesitant. Giving them money doesn't fix anything, but giving them money IF they actually do something, and stick to it, makes sense to me. You actually want to cure the patient rather than tending to the symptoms surely? Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 27, 2010, 06:52:42 AM Question though Mr President, The problem with our significant unemployment rate is that since there has been one stimulus package... what's to say that a second one will stem the bleeding? My suggestion, if I may be so bold, is to examine which areas of the economy are sliding, and then direct specialised support, and make sure that that involves long-term viability. For example what about tax-credits that actually rewards businesses that can take on extra employees? Many business can actually afford to bring-on people, but they're hesitant. Giving them money doesn't fix anything, but giving them money IF they actually do something, and stick to it, makes sense to me. You actually want to cure the patient rather than tending to the symptoms surely? I'm largely reassured by the knowledge that the increase in unemployment is largely a result of a change in the way the number is calculated. As soon as the Senate confirms my nominee for Secretary of Internal Affairs, I hope to have a report issued by Afleitch that will investigate what must be done to return us to a more sustainable level of employment. In the meantime, I don't think it is inappropriate to stem panic and head off additional losses by supporting a targeted stimulus focused on saving current jobs. I do appreciate your thoughts and welcome you back to the game. It is always nice to see veterans return and contribute once again. :) Title: Re: White House Post by: afleitch on August 27, 2010, 07:01:50 AM It would be worth investigating the 'returns' of the stimulus. It is possible, indeed probable that we pumped money into important struggling industries, but industries which do not employ significant numbers of people. Unless public subsidy is sustained, industries in receipt of assistance are not willing to employ new workers (and it would cost them money to lay off workers too) should that assistance cease.
I would agree that conditional tax credits coupled with SEDZ's etc are better ways to incentivise business to generate employment. However, while increasing employment is a long term goal that in itself will not automatically decrease unemployment as the cause of unemployment can be due to a variety of economic, social and health related factors. That is worth investigating. Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Purple State on August 27, 2010, 07:02:48 AM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate Kalwejt to be Attorney General for confirmation by the Senate Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 27, 2010, 07:05:15 AM It would be worth investigating the 'returns' of the stimulus. It is possible, indeed probable that we pumped money into important struggling industries, but industries which do not employ significant numbers of people. Unless public subsidy is sustained, industries in receipt of assistance are not willing to employ new workers (and it would cost them money to lay off workers too) should that assistance cease. I would agree that conditional tax credits coupled with SEDZ's etc are better ways to incentivise business to generate employment. However, while increasing employment is a long term goal that in itself will not automatically decrease unemployment as the cause of unemployment can be due to a variety of economic, social and health related factors. That is worth investigating. I look forward to your report once the Senate gets around to confirming you. :) Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Fritz on August 27, 2010, 07:45:31 AM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate Kalwejt to be Attorney General for confirmation by the Senate Signed, ~PS WOW Congrats, Kal! :D Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on August 27, 2010, 08:02:44 AM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate Kalwejt to be Attorney General for confirmation by the Senate Signed, ~PS Thank you, Mr. President, for your confidence. I'm looking forward to meet with the Senators. Title: Re: White House Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on August 27, 2010, 08:08:17 AM It would be worth investigating the 'returns' of the stimulus. It is possible, indeed probable that we pumped money into important struggling industries, but industries which do not employ significant numbers of people. Unless public subsidy is sustained, industries in receipt of assistance are not willing to employ new workers (and it would cost them money to lay off workers too) should that assistance cease. I would agree that conditional tax credits coupled with SEDZ's etc are better ways to incentivise business to generate employment. However, while increasing employment is a long term goal that in itself will not automatically decrease unemployment as the cause of unemployment can be due to a variety of economic, social and health related factors. That is worth investigating. Obviously you cannot fix all the reasons why people are unemployed, . But basically, my personal view is doing what you can in the most effective way possible. I think you'll do a great job. Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on August 27, 2010, 08:10:25 AM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate Kalwejt to be Attorney General for confirmation by the Senate Signed, ~PS Thank you, Mr. President, for your confidence. I'm looking forward to meet with the Senators. Now that we are co-workers, remember to not hog the water in the cooler :P Title: Re: White House Post by: Sewer on August 27, 2010, 06:18:00 PM Great pick Mr. President.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on August 27, 2010, 06:19:02 PM Bill on your desk, Mr. Prez.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 28, 2010, 10:25:21 PM Executive Action Quote The Federal Flood Response Review Resolution 1. It is the sense of the Senate, that the Secretary of Internal Affairs, the Game Moderator, all other responsible department secretaries investigate and report on the current condition and state of flood response strategies and potential problems with them, the potentially most devastating flooding that could occur, where these high risk areas are and what are there causes (hurricanes, heavy rains, shifting river patterns, environmental shifts etc), and finally recommendations to the senate on what measures to take to mitigate these disasters and improve response in the future. 2. Recognizing the scope of the request, the Senate hereby sets a deadline of September 30, 2010 for the completion of the report. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Bacon King on August 31, 2010, 11:14:14 AM The Game Moderator Duty Clarification Act is on your desk.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on August 31, 2010, 10:18:22 PM Executive Action Game Moderator Duty Clarification Act Whereas, confusion exists as to the exact nature of events in Atlasia as they relate to events in the real word, and Whereas, it is impossible for even a reasonably active Game Moderator to provide story lines for most events that occur in the real world; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. F.L. 16-1: GM Act and F.L. 31-4: Game Moderator Replacement Act are hereby repealed. 2. The following categories of real world events be deemed Atlasian events as though dictated by the GM: natural disasters, scientific discoveries, foreign events. 3. A real world event shall not be considered to have occurred in Atlasia if it is a result of other real world events that did not occur in Atlasia or if the GM has expressly stated that such an event did not occur.[/quote] I sign, ~PS I thank the Senate for passing this piece of my GM and DoEA reform agenda. Hopefully this will help both offices function more effectively in the future. Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on September 05, 2010, 08:52:05 PM https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=122587.0
On your desk, m'lord. :P Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 06, 2010, 12:57:31 AM Executive Action Quote Sublimation Act 1. If a party decides to dissolve (as outlined by each party’s by-laws), that party will cease to exist on the Introduction to Atlasia 2.0 Thread. 2. Upon a resolution to dissolve, the Chairman of said party shall notify the Registrar General that the political party in question has dissolved. 3. Remaining members of the political party in question will be re-registered as “Independent.” I sign, ~PS It is great to see continued efforts to improve the relationship between political parties and the DoFA. Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on September 06, 2010, 08:17:13 PM Executive Action Quote Sublimation Act 1. If a party decides to dissolve (as outlined by each party’s by-laws), that party will cease to exist on the Introduction to Atlasia 2.0 Thread. 2. Upon a resolution to dissolve, the Chairman of said party shall notify the Registrar General that the political party in question has dissolved. 3. Remaining members of the political party in question will be re-registered as “Independent.” I sign, ~PS It is great to see continued efforts to improve the relationship between political parties and the DoFA. Updated on wiki ~AG Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 08, 2010, 01:17:12 AM Announcement I am taking a leave of absence until Saturday, September 11 at 9pm for religious reasons. Let the reign of Marokai resume! ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on September 08, 2010, 01:41:55 AM MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
:P Title: Re: White House Post by: #CriminalizeSobriety on September 08, 2010, 01:48:53 AM ()
Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on September 11, 2010, 01:57:58 AM I'd just like to apologize for my lack of action today and yesterday. My grandfather was hospitalized yesterday quite suddenly. I've just been exhausted and yesterday was tending entirely to him.
I'll get back on top of things very soon. Working on legislation to further expand access to credit and further stimulate the economy. Thanks everyone. ~Acting P. Blue Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on September 11, 2010, 06:32:35 AM I'd just like to apologize for my lack of action today and yesterday. My grandfather was hospitalized yesterday quite suddenly. I've just been exhausted and yesterday was tending entirely to him. My best to you and your grandfather. Title: Re: White House Post by: Vepres on September 11, 2010, 03:41:22 PM Mr President, I ask that you replace Al as the GM. He hasn't had an update in almost three weeks, despite being active elsewhere on the forum. I know he had good intentions, but he has failed.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 11, 2010, 07:36:02 PM Announcement I'm back and ready for action. Thank you for serving VP Blue and best wishes to you and your grandfather. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 13, 2010, 07:47:02 PM Mr. President
The Senate has passed the Foreign Policy Review Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=122502.msg2647209#msg2647209) -NC Yankee, Demon PPT from Hell Title: Re: White House Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on September 13, 2010, 09:46:37 PM https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120888.msg2647415#msg2647415
I hope that the meaning is clear enough and that no further paperwork will be required. Overall the problems were what they were, but I hope that some of the individual pieces were fun to read, if nothing else. But the position either needs re-thinking or finding someone willing to put in a lot of hours for relatively little reward and I can't do that here now. Good luck and all that. Hopefully you'll find the reference amusing. Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on September 13, 2010, 09:51:32 PM Mr. President The Senate has passed the Foreign Policy Review Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=122502.msg2647209#msg2647209) -NC Yankee, Demon PPT from Hell Damn, I just hate putting all those pieces into one for wiki :/ Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 13, 2010, 10:36:03 PM Speech Regarding the Position of Game Moderator My fellow gamers, Over the course of my term as President of this nation, I have found it difficult, neigh impossible, to keep one major promise that I made during the campaign. When asked repeatedly whether I could maintain the same level of activity by the GM as I had displayed during my time in the position, I answered time and time again that it would be done, that someone would step into the void and fill my shoes. I was wrong and I apologize. With Al's resignation as GM, I find my administration in a moment of mini-crisis. Though I have, over the past two months, sought to devolve certain powers and responsibilities from the less active GM, such as the monitoring of foreign events, it is not possible to actually make up for a woefully inactive GM. As such, the game has struggled to advance a coherent narrative that had started just a few months prior. There is little else I can say on this matter. I have failed to uphold a standard of the utmost importance to the nation and to myself. And so now I announce an open application period for all those interested in picking up the mantle of GM where I laid it down just over two months ago. For now, please send a simple message of interest to me and I will follow up with each applicant individually. Thank you. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: bgwah on September 14, 2010, 06:14:19 PM You mean, Al didn't do anything and then resigned?!?! I'm shocked!
Title: Re: White House Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on September 14, 2010, 06:40:18 PM You mean, Al didn't do anything and then resigned?!?! I'm shocked! I have a life, you know. I can recommend getting one; much more fun than the alternative. Title: Re: White House Post by: bgwah on September 14, 2010, 07:42:56 PM You mean, Al didn't do anything and then resigned?!?! I'm shocked! I have a life, you know. I can recommend getting one; much more fun than the alternative. Most Time Online Sibboleth 481d 5h 6m Tie a Rope to the Back of the Bus 399d 4h 59m Alcon 347d 21h 1m Gabu 295d 20h 13m Lunar 276d 10h 44m bullmoose88 276d 5h 15m Darth PiT, Imperial Speaker 260d 2h 0m HatesRights 257d 6h 32m Mr. Morden 245d 21h 9m WalterMitty 224d 7h 12m Title: Re: White House Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on September 14, 2010, 07:43:28 PM Most Time Online Sibboleth 481d 5h 6m Tie a Rope to the Back of the Bus 399d 4h 59m Alcon 347d 21h 1m Gabu 295d 20h 13m Lunar 276d 10h 44m bullmoose88 276d 5h 15m Darth PiT, Imperial Speaker 260d 2h 0m HatesRights 257d 6h 32m Mr. Morden 245d 21h 9m WalterMitty 224d 7h 12m :D Title: Re: White House Post by: Dr. Cynic on September 14, 2010, 10:09:14 PM Once again, we gain further proof of the need for reformation of the GM position. We've been talking about it on and off since I first started in Atlasia... This is further proof that only certain talents can handle the job as it's so data driven. The job should be storyline focused with only a smattering need for data.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 14, 2010, 10:41:48 PM Once again, we gain further proof of the need for reformation of the GM position. We've been talking about it on and off since I first started in Atlasia... This is further proof that only certain talents can handle the job as it's so data driven. The job should be storyline focused with only a smattering need for data. There is nothing that prevents that from being done right now. There are certain basic data we need but we aren't even getting that. We need both. The problem isn't one of too much data, and no story lines. The problem is no data and no storylines. There is nothing stopping the GM from creating a story line, except percieved fear from the public that its not wanted or will be ignored. Legislation will not fix that. My advice to PS back in the day was to ignore it to go ahead anyway and he caved on it and that was the last really we saw of any attempt at a big storyline. Create the data, then incomporate it into a broad overall storyline. Title: Re: White House Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on September 14, 2010, 10:42:30 PM Once again, we gain further proof of the need for reformation of the GM position. We've been talking about it on and off since I first started in Atlasia... This is further proof that only certain talents can handle the job as it's so data driven. The job should be storyline focused with only a smattering need for data. Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on September 14, 2010, 10:45:24 PM Once again, we gain further proof of the need for reformation of the GM position. We've been talking about it on and off since I first started in Atlasia... This is further proof that only certain talents can handle the job as it's so data driven. The job should be storyline focused with only a smattering need for data. I disagree, we need someone who can give us data or much of what we do is pointless. Agreed. Storylines are good, but they won't make sense without at least some basic data. I don't want the Senate to deal with completely absurd and fantastical storylines that make no sense or anything like that. I don't really see, like Yankee, what's so difficult with just some simple sets of data once in awhile. It's really not too much to ask for, even if I do understand why people don't want to do it. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 14, 2010, 10:59:09 PM Once again, we gain further proof of the need for reformation of the GM position. We've been talking about it on and off since I first started in Atlasia... This is further proof that only certain talents can handle the job as it's so data driven. The job should be storyline focused with only a smattering need for data. I disagree, we need someone who can give us data or much of what we do is pointless. Agreed. Storylines are good, but they won't make sense without at least some basic data. I don't want the Senate to deal with completely absurd and fantastical storylines that make no sense or anything like that. I don't really see, like Yankee, what's so difficult with just some simple sets of data once in awhile. It's really not too much to ask for, even if I do understand why people don't want to do it. I love it when I post long responses, no one ever understands what the hell I am saying. No, I am fine with the most wild and fantastic stories and I said back in the day that PS should have the complete freedom to post whatever the hell he wanted, while YOU said no, Mr. Bluey. I want what I proposed to Al, essentially, fill out every three months the entire economics section of the CIA World Factbook from any country, preferably the US, since the categories will be the closest as will most of the data. Then the GM should be able to make up a storyline as creative and bold as he wants to explain why changes occurred, to deal with not economic events, and add some interesting twist and current events. Its pretty damn hard to do Foreign policy with a bunch of percentages and random numbers. Hence why Hashy and Ben have ran into solid brick walls as the damn SoEA. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 14, 2010, 10:59:43 PM The position of GM is a tough job. I'm not sure very many people appreciate the energy and the level of sustained motivation that is needed to be effective in that job. The expertise and experience needed from an all-game perspective to be able to produce relevant data and story lines for the national, regional, international and economic aspects of the game is quite awing.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 14, 2010, 11:01:21 PM Executive Action Quote Foreign Policy Review Act I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 14, 2010, 11:03:59 PM Good lord, I am sandwiched between MB and Dr. Cynic. Well as George C Scott said as Patton, if asked what he would do with the Germans on one side and the Russians on the other, "I will attack in both directions".
Title: Re: White House Post by: Dr. Cynic on September 14, 2010, 11:04:35 PM Certainly the amount of data needed to create compelling storylines is minimal.
Unemployment. Positive\Negative Growth. Inflation number. "General Polling" National and for each region. That's it. I remember when the GM was responsible for a whole budget which really hurt the position as a whole. Data and statistics can be gotten by on minimals unless you have a data driven GM, and there aren't many of them out there. That's all I'm talking about. Title: Re: White House Post by: Marokai Backbeat on September 14, 2010, 11:07:10 PM Once again, we gain further proof of the need for reformation of the GM position. We've been talking about it on and off since I first started in Atlasia... This is further proof that only certain talents can handle the job as it's so data driven. The job should be storyline focused with only a smattering need for data. I disagree, we need someone who can give us data or much of what we do is pointless. Agreed. Storylines are good, but they won't make sense without at least some basic data. I don't want the Senate to deal with completely absurd and fantastical storylines that make no sense or anything like that. I don't really see, like Yankee, what's so difficult with just some simple sets of data once in awhile. It's really not too much to ask for, even if I do understand why people don't want to do it. I love it when I post long responses, no one ever understands what the hell I am saying. No, I am fine with the most wild and fantastic stories and I said back in the day that PS should have the complete freedom to post whatever the hell he wanted, while YOU said no, Mr. Bluey. I want what I proposed to Al, essentially, fill out every three months the entire economics section of the CIA World Factbook from any country, preferably the US, since the categories will be the closest as will most of the data. Then the GM should be able to make up a storyline as creative and bold as he wants to explain why changes occurred, to deal with not economic events, and add some interesting twist and current events. Its pretty damn hard to do Foreign policy with a bunch of percentages and random numbers. Hence why Hashy and Ben have ran into solid brick walls as the damn SoEA. I am perfectly fine with storylines. I just want something to actually make sense and be remotely feasible. I got a little.. well, miffed, when the whole "bombing in New Mexico" story came up, but I still played along as a Senator and worked to improve a reconstruction effort as best I could. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 14, 2010, 11:08:25 PM Certainly the amount of data needed to create compelling storylines is minimal. Unemployment. Positive\Negative Growth. Inflation number. "General Polling" National and for each region. That's it. I remember when the GM was responsible for a whole budget which really hurt the position as a whole. Data and statistics can be gotten by on minimals unless you have a data driven GM, and there aren't many of them out there. That's all I'm talking about. We had more then that and we technically still would have had the "storylines" if MB and the anti-story line forces had stayed out of it. One doesn't take away from the other. The problem here certainly has nothing to do with too much of one versus the other. Its activity in anything period. Title: Re: White House Post by: Dr. Cynic on September 14, 2010, 11:18:32 PM Certainly the amount of data needed to create compelling storylines is minimal. Unemployment. Positive\Negative Growth. Inflation number. "General Polling" National and for each region. That's it. I remember when the GM was responsible for a whole budget which really hurt the position as a whole. Data and statistics can be gotten by on minimals unless you have a data driven GM, and there aren't many of them out there. That's all I'm talking about. We had more then that and we technically still would have had the "storylines" if MB and the anti-story line forces had stayed out of it. One doesn't take away from the other. The problem here certainly has nothing to do with too much of one versus the other. Its activity in anything period. My point is that the more detailed the data you want, the harder it's going to be to keep your stamina up to do it. Like I said, if I had the job, that's what I'd do. Those would be the numbers you got. As far as with the storylines, I know that's a job I could do, since I'm almost exclusively just writing a story on the forum now with the Americana thread. If the President interviewed me for the job, I would tell him exactly that. The numbers would come out once every week regionally and once a month nationally (barring significant storyline dealing with numbers such as unemployment, etc.) You'd get at least one new storyline a day and an undetermined number of articles on said storyline depending on importance and reaction. That's what I'd personally do with the job and whatever anyone else would do is fine, but like I said, the burnout often comes from the numbers at least it has traditionally in the past. Personally, I'd have a hell of a fun time with the stories because writing is in my background. Now, that's all the point I was making. Title: Re: White House Post by: Vepres on September 14, 2010, 11:27:48 PM The stories don't have to be fantastical.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Dr. Cynic on September 14, 2010, 11:28:52 PM The stories don't have to be fantastical. As long as they're compelling, who cares either way? Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 16, 2010, 12:28:46 AM The stories don't have to be fantastical. As long as they're compelling, who cares either way? The Vice President has certainly made an issue of it. Certainly the amount of data needed to create compelling storylines is minimal. Unemployment. Positive\Negative Growth. Inflation number. "General Polling" National and for each region. That's it. I remember when the GM was responsible for a whole budget which really hurt the position as a whole. Data and statistics can be gotten by on minimals unless you have a data driven GM, and there aren't many of them out there. That's all I'm talking about. We had more then that and we technically still would have had the "storylines" if MB and the anti-story line forces had stayed out of it. One doesn't take away from the other. The problem here certainly has nothing to do with too much of one versus the other. Its activity in anything period. My point is that the more detailed the data you want, the harder it's going to be to keep your stamina up to do it. Like I said, if I had the job, that's what I'd do. Those would be the numbers you got. As far as with the storylines, I know that's a job I could do, since I'm almost exclusively just writing a story on the forum now with the Americana thread. If the President interviewed me for the job, I would tell him exactly that. The numbers would come out once every week regionally and once a month nationally (barring significant storyline dealing with numbers such as unemployment, etc.) You'd get at least one new storyline a day and an undetermined number of articles on said storyline depending on importance and reaction. That's what I'd personally do with the job and whatever anyone else would do is fine, but like I said, the burnout often comes from the numbers at least it has traditionally in the past. Personally, I'd have a hell of a fun time with the stories because writing is in my background. Now, that's all the point I was making. I think that would be great, but in my opinion if you have an established structure set up and once you get it started it wouldn't be very difficult to do something like I suggested, 4 times a year. We need action to get the game moving and stir interest. The Storylines provide that. The responses and new policy made by the policy wonks need data and in some cases in large amounts. Yet surely, the Pro-data people must release the limits of stale percentages and certainly the pro-storyline people realize that without some info (and I think we would need more then what you have said you would provice, Dr. Cynic) we run into this problem where we are constantly not knowing how things are and what needs to be done. What are we spending on this? What is the condition of education? What is the budget for the NE? What are the reasons for our economic problems? Is there structural unemployment problems to be dealt with? Are people saving too much? Is there a savings glut? Do we have large trade deficit? Is the Atlasian dollar weakening or strengthing in value? What is the price of tin, related to zinc on the commodities markets? I hear these questions all the time and the answer is a shoulder shrug and the nothing happens. Each one of these, if answered, could have led to a bill, or a bunch of bills even. You can have a strong dollar movement get started. You can have a movement for protectionism get going if outsourcing is a problem. All of these things can generate activity. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 16, 2010, 12:33:43 AM The solution to this ultimately should be that the SoIA takes the reins on the more wonkish, data-driven items, with impact story lines coming from the GM.
The GM, SoIA and SoEA should all be working in tandem to drive story lines, the latter two through data (e.g. effects of lower/raising taxes, foreign aid and policy) and action (e.g. overseas trips, implementing legislation) and the former through development of stories around those things. Of course, that is pretty idealistic, but that has always been my vision of those offices. The trouble comes when any one of those offices falls into inactivity. Title: Re: White House Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on September 16, 2010, 04:03:18 PM I've been trying to get a hold of foreign aid data, but was never able to receive it. Once a new GM comes in, I can quickly get it out, in tandem with a new foreign policy review, likely at the end of the month.
Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on September 16, 2010, 04:53:23 PM Mr. President,
Due to Senators laziness, despite Mr. PPT wild efforts, with nothing new passed, I'm bored, so don't blame me. ~ AG Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 16, 2010, 11:15:00 PM Mr. President, Due to Senators laziness, despite Mr. PPT wild efforts, with nothing new passed, I'm bored, so don't blame me. ~ AG Here: https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Statute Make it so that the middle looks like the beginning and end (i.e. legislation is listed by month and year, not just by Senate). That should keep ya busy. :) Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 17, 2010, 01:39:53 PM Executive Order In light of the vacancy in the position of Game Moderator, I hereby appoint Badger interim chairman of the Budget Process Committee until a new GM has been appointed to allow that working group to operate effectively and without interruption. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House (Currently unloading the movers truck) Post by: Purple State on September 22, 2010, 01:49:58 PM Executive Action By the power vested in me, I hereby nominate Badger to be Game Moderator for confirmation by the Senate Signed, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Fritz on September 22, 2010, 10:18:17 PM Woot! :D
Title: Re: White House Post by: ilikeverin on September 22, 2010, 10:22:58 PM I'm amused that people were arguing about what type of GM would be best, when, in reality, Atlasia has only had one competent GM of any sort in its history, and that man is in the Oval Office right now :P
Here's hoping Badger is #2! Title: Re: White House Post by: Јas on September 23, 2010, 01:29:19 AM I'm amused that people were arguing about what type of GM would be best, when, in reality, Atlasia has only had one competent GM of any sort in its history, and that man is in the Oval Office right now :P I'd speak up only to say that back in the mists of time, Mr Spade was a fine GM. Title: Re: White House Post by: Badger on September 23, 2010, 10:34:01 AM Thank you for your endorsement and confidence, Mr, President. My primary goal if confirmed is simply to do as good a job in the office as you did.
Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on September 23, 2010, 12:03:17 PM :)
Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 23, 2010, 11:58:39 PM Anybody want a nice cold beer? (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=122588.msg2659825#msg2659825)
Mr. President, The Regional Legal Drinking Act has been passed 8-0 NC Yankee, PPT Edit: and this has as well (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=124086.msg2659834#msg2659834) Edit2: And don't forget this one (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=124085.msg2659842#msg2659842) Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on September 26, 2010, 02:33:40 AM Executive Actions Quote The Regional Legal Drinking Age Act 1. The federal drinking age is hereby abolished. All alcohol policy shall henceforth be set at the regional level without federal intervention. I sign, ~PS Quote Omnibus Trade Reorganization & Wiki Consolidation Act Recognizing the need to further reform and consolidate our Wiki for the greater ease of reading, and the great number of disparate trade legislation, the Senate hereby authorizes the following to consolidate the wealth of trade Acts: 1. No tariffs, customs, or restrictions on movement of goods, except those that have been outlawed by the destination or interim nation, shall exist between the Republic of Atlasia and the following nations and territories: Republic of Costa Rica Republic of El Salvador Republic of Guatemala Republic of Honduras Nicaragua Dominican Republic Canada Mexico Colombia Suriname Brazil Ecuador Peru Paraguay Uruguay Argentina Chile Angiulla Aruba British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Haiti Montserrat Netherland Antilles Australia Israel New Zealand Thailand Jordan Switzerland South Africa Philippines Iraq Japan South Korea European Union member-states Norway Turkey Iceland Section 2: Definition of Free Trade Agreements 1. All legislation pertaining to the removal of tariffs, customs, or restrictions on movement of goods between Atlasia and another country shall be considered as agreements. 2. Upon the violation of such an agreement, it shall be within the power of the DoEA, with the consent of the Senate, to take appropriate actions to defend against such infringements. Section 3: Free Trade Rules & Regulations 1. The Republic of Atlasia shall not enter into or maintain any free or fair trade agreement with any nation that criminalizes homosexual acts. Section 4: Wiki Reorganization 1. The following Acts are hereby repealed and stricken from the record, to be placed in the "Repealed Statute" page: F.L. 9-10: Central American Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Central_American_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-2: North American Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/North_American_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-6: South American Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/South_American_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-7: Caribbean Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Caribbean_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-9: Atlasia-Australia Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Australia_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-10: Atlasia-Singapore Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Singapore_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-11: Atlasia-Morocco Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Morocco_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-12: Atlasia-Bahrain Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Bahrain_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-13: Atlasia-Israel Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Israel_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-16: Atlasian-New Zealand Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-New_Zealand_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 13-19: Atlasia-Thailand Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Thailand_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 28-6: End to Disgusting, Hypocritical Yuppie Protectionism Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/End_to_Disgusting,_Hypocritical_Yuppie_Protectionism_Act) F.L. 14-5: Atlasia-Jordan Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Jordan_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 14-7: Atlasia-Switzerland Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Switzerland_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 14-8: Atlasia-South Africa Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-South_Africa_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 15-8: Atlasian-Philippines Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Philippines_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 17-1: Atlasian-Kuwait Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian-Kuwait_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 31-15: Atlasia-Iraq Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Iraq_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 31-24: Atlasia-Japan Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Japan_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 31-27: Atlasia-South Korea Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-South_Korean_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 32-11: Atlasia-EU Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-EU_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 32-12: Atlasia-Turkey Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Turkey_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 32-13: Atlasia-Norway-Iceland Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Norway-Iceland_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 31-26: LGBT Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/LGBT_Trade_Act) F.L. 32-4: Amendment to the LGBT Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Amendment_to_the_LGBT_Trade_Act) F.L. 32-15: Free Trade Agreement Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Free_Trade_Agreement_Act) F.L. 13-20: Atlasia-Oman Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Oman_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 28-13: Free Trade Regulation Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Free_Trade_Regulation_Act) F.L. 14-4: Atlasia-Malaysia Free Trade Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasia-Malaysia_Free_Trade_Act) F.L. 29-2: Malaysian Free Trade Renegotiation Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Malaysian_Free_Trade_Renegotiation_Act) I sign, ~PS Quote Expansion of Emergency Credit Access Act The Emergency Credit Access Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Emergency_Credit_Access_Act) is amended with the following: 1. Section 1, Clause 1, is amended to read the following: "Any business making less then $1,500,000 annually shall be classified as a small business for the the purposes of this act." 2. An additional 30 billion dollars is appropriated for the purposes outlined in Section 1, Clause 2. 3. An additional 100 billion dollars is appropriated for the purposes outlined in Section 1, Clause 3. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on September 26, 2010, 07:29:04 AM Two of three bills are already wikipedied, working on omnibus one, Mr. President.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on September 30, 2010, 08:52:51 PM https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=124084.msg2667035#msg2667035 (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=124084.msg2667035#msg2667035)
Mr. President, this bill has passed. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 02, 2010, 07:38:52 PM I just want to apologize for my inactivity in the past week. Tests and another Jewish holiday kinda crept up on me. I should be all good moving forward though.
Executive Action Quote Fix Our Roads! Act Section I: 1. The Atlasian Government recognizes the infrastructure of the nation is in poor condition, especially many parts of the East Coast artery fondly known as I-95. 2. The Atlasian Government recognizes that the job market is still in need of well paying jobs to put people back to work, and a useful way to create demand in the labor markets. Section II: 1. In order to improve both markets, $30 billion will be allocated to fixing and repaving 100,000 miles of roads and interstate highway systems nationwide, many of them built decades ago. 2. This project will last for the duration of 3 years with the money allocated in payments of $15 billion in 2010, $7.5 billion in 2011, and $7.5 billion in 2012 in order balance the have as little impact on the deficit as possible. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 02, 2010, 07:59:48 PM Announcement As mentioned by SoEA Benconstine in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in this passage... Quote Nine years ago, Atlasia made the commitment to fight terror globally, and Atlasia remains committed to that task. But combating terrorism cannot come merely from military operations and from drone attacks; it cannot come from merely eliminating the leaders, because someone will always be ready to step in. In order to truly defeat terrorism, the population must be educated; they must know that the Taliban and Hezbollah and Hamas are not the path to a better life; they are the path only to death and destruction. And that is why I am announcing a massive program of aid to the nations of the Middle East so that we may build new schools, so that the whole population can be educated, and will have the knowledge to move forward in society without turning to terrorist group’s specious promises of a better life. ... I ask the Senate to consider a bill that would help spur education initiatives at the local level throughout the Middle East. For too long, the countries in the region have failed to provide adequate education, producing a gap that is filled by radicals and extremists. Too many children are brought up in the shadow of violence and hate, not because their parents want them to kill, but because they want them to have better opportunities. We must address this with an all-of-government approach, including high-level discussions between SoEA Benconstine and world leaders, as well as through commitments from the Senate to provide greater resources to nations in the region. I look forward to working with the Senate on this crucial issue. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on October 02, 2010, 08:09:35 PM I just want to apologize for my inactivity in the past week. Tests and another Jewish holiday kinda crept up on me. I should be all good moving forward though. Executive Action Quote Fix Our Roads! Act Section I: 1. The Atlasian Government recognizes the infrastructure of the nation is in poor condition, especially many parts of the East Coast artery fondly known as I-95. 2. The Atlasian Government recognizes that the job market is still in need of well paying jobs to put people back to work, and a useful way to create demand in the labor markets. Section II: 1. In order to improve both markets, $30 billion will be allocated to fixing and repaving 100,000 miles of roads and interstate highway systems nationwide, many of them built decades ago. 2. This project will last for the duration of 3 years with the money allocated in payments of $15 billion in 2010, $7.5 billion in 2011, and $7.5 billion in 2012 in order balance the have as little impact on the deficit as possible. I sign, ~PS Recorded on wiki, Mr. President. Title: Re: White House Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on October 02, 2010, 09:09:43 PM We must address this with an all-of-government approach, including high-level discussions between SoEA Benconstine and world leaders, as well as through commitments from the Senate to provide greater resources to nations in the region. I look forward to working with the Senate on this crucial issue. ~PS Thank you Mr. President. It's nice to see that someone not from The Nyman Times is paying attention. Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on October 03, 2010, 06:43:04 PM Just a note: my university starts tommorow, but I doubt it would limit my works on wiki reforms.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 03, 2010, 06:54:11 PM Just a note: my university starts tommorow, but I doubt it would limit my works on wiki reforms. Perfectly understandable either way. Just keep the communication open. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on October 10, 2010, 10:29:50 PM Does this need your signature Mr. President? https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125521.new#new (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125521.new#new)
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 10, 2010, 11:47:22 PM Does this need your signature Mr. President? https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125521.new#new (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125521.new#new) It does not as it is a resolution expressing the sentiments of the Senate, rather than a statute. I do thank the Senate for its timely action. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 13, 2010, 01:59:38 AM Very Important Announcement The Constitutional Convention is reaching its end, with the final two documents being voted on as we speak. At this time, delegates and all Atlasians are welcome to offer their thoughts on an amendment to ANY part of the new Constitution, which will be considered all at once in one final amendment vote coming up in the next 48-72 hours. This means that any changes you would like to see to the current document should be offered right now. Here is the relevant announcement in the Convention thread: During the next 48 hours, please offer any amendments, as well as debate, that you would like to see considered for any part of the document. This is your last chance to make finishing touches to any of the more controversial changes, including dual-office holding, regional legislatures, the legislative restart, etc. Feel free to offer opposing variations to amendments as well, which will then be brought up as a package vote. Here is the relevant links to help you out: Constitutional Convention thread (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=120987.0) Constitutional Convention completed documents page (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Constitutional_Convention_Completed_Documents) Please review the completed documents and post here or in the Convention thread with your comments, ideas or amendments. I would be happy to offer well thought out amendments on behalf of non-delegates. This is a crucial moment in this process, as the next step is a final vote and then presentation to the regions for approval. Thanks, ~President Purple State Articles VII and VIII have been passed and the entire proposed Third Constitution is now nearly set. There is now just under 24 hours remaining for the proposal of amendments to any part of this document, before a final vote and presentation to the regions for the ratification process. Please, I implore all the citizens of Atlasia, read through the completed documents page (linked in the quoted announcement above) and propose any amendments in this thread or in the Constitutional Convention thread (also linked above). Even if you don't know how to word the amendment properly, provide your thoughts and I will help you out. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on October 17, 2010, 07:10:36 PM https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125422
This has passed, Mr. President. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 17, 2010, 07:43:44 PM Executive Action Quote The Central Banking Reform Act of 2010 Section 1: History The Federal Reserve System as created in the US in 1913 is hereby recognized as having existed continuously since the creation of Atlasia. Section 2: Game Play Guidelines Clause 1: The Federal Reserve Board, its chairman; the Federal Reserve Open Market Operations Committee; and the Regional Board chairman are to be non-playable positions within Atlasia. Clause 2: The Game Moderator (GM) is task to simulate the actions of the Federal Reserve and report its actions. A. Monthly Reports shall be a “summary” (Length can be determined by the GM) of the events of the Federal Reserve meeting that occurred that month. The summary shall convey the Fed's (GM's ) expectation and outlook of growth and inflation over the next few months. Summary Meetings shall occur between the 10th or 15th of the month. If necessary the GM can move it depending on his/her schedule. B. The tri-monthly (every three months) report shall include decisions related to the Fed rate (increase, decrease, left the same) and any purchases of market assets by the FOMAC. In emergency situations, the Fed (GM) can modify monetary policy during the monthly Fed meetings.Policy meetings shall occur between the 15th and 20th of the month. If necessary the GM can move it depending on his/her schedule. The GM may also combine it in with a summary meeting. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on October 18, 2010, 06:45:53 AM Now recorded in Statute
Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on October 18, 2010, 08:04:51 PM Mr. President,
This (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125419.msg2687164#msg2687164) has passed NC Yankee, President Pro-Tempore Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on October 21, 2010, 07:17:04 PM This (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=125849.msg2690749#msg2690749) too, Mr. AWOL President. :P
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 21, 2010, 09:05:33 PM I'm pondering the essence of life over here. And dealing with a deluge of work. I'll get to these later tonight hopefully.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 22, 2010, 12:15:20 AM Executive Action Quote Amendment to Financial Regulatory Reform Act of 2009. Section 1. Section 3 of the Financial Services Regulation Act, also known as the Bank Conservation Act, is amended as follows. a. As used in this title, the term bank means (1) any national banking association, and (2) any bank or trust company located in the District of Columbia and operating under the supervision of the Comptroller of the Currency; and the term State means any State, Territory, or possession of Atlasia. b. Whenever the SoIA is made aware (by the Game Moderator) of the imminent collapse of a large non traditional financial institution such as a bank or a Hedge Fund, whose collapse creates significant "Systemic" risk, the SoIA shall place the institution under a Conservatorship, prior to the organization’s defaulting and appoint a conservator to the institution (non-playable actions and events surrounding him shall be reported by the Game Moderator). C. The conservator shall be invested with the power to seize all the books, records and financial statements of the institution and share them with the President, SoIA and Senate. D. The Conservator shall be invested with the power to respond to the situation with one of three options including, the following: exchanging shares in the company for debt, organizing a merger with another company (that is financially sound as determined by the SoIA with input from the Game Moderator), or the “controlled” liquidation of the institution in a manner that doesn't place the market in systemic risk. E. If none of these options shall be possible to remedy the situation, he is then to report his findings and recommendations as to what action should be taken to remedy the situation, to the President, the SoIA and the Senate. F. Failure, on the part of an “at risk” institution, to comply with the directives of the Conservator shall be considered a misdemeanor, offenders of which could be sentenced with up to a $50,000 fine. Section 2. Section 4 of the Financial Services Regulation Act, also known as the Bank Conservation Act, is amended as follows. a. If both the President and SoIA become satisfied that the institution in question has been successfully reformed to the point that it can a) be returned to private control or b) be liquidated on the private market with acceptable levels of systemic risk, the SoIA may terminate the conservatorship and permit such bank to resume the transaction of its business subject to such terms, conditions, restrictions and limitations as is currently proscribed in existing statute and those laid out in the plan of reorganization. b. In any reorganization of a banking institution, under a plan of a kind which, under existing law, requires the consent, as the case may be, (a) of depositors and other creditors or (b) of stockholders or (c) of both depositors and other creditors and stockholders, such reorganization shall become effective only (1) when the President shall be satisfied that the plan of reorganization is fair and equitable as to all depositors, other creditors and stockholders and is in the public interest and shall have approved the plan subject to such conditions, restrictions and limitations as he may prescribe. Section 3: Leveraging Requirements a. Definitions An investment institution shall be defined as any bank, or hedge fund that raises capital, trades securities and manages corporate mergers and acquisitions. Liquid assets are to be defined as assets that are either instantly available or available within 24 hours without penalty or decrease in the original value of the asset. b. No investment institution shall be leveraged at higher then a 15 to 1 debt to assets ratio. c. All investment institution must have at least 25% of there assets on hand or in liquid securities. d. All investment institution shall have till January 1, 2010 to comply. e. Venture Capital Firms are exempt from these requirements. Section 4: Credit Default Swaps a. Definitions A Credit Default Swap (CDS) is a swap contract in which the buyer of the CDS makes a series of payments to the seller and, in exchange, is reimbursed if a credit instrument goes into default. b. All purchases of CDS to insure an asset shall be taxed at a rate of 15%. C. 80% of the funds, collected from the CDS tax, shall go to operations and administrative costs of the Federal Resolution Authority; 20% of the funds, collected from the CDS tax, shall go to the Federal Deposit Insurance Program, the , established in sections 1 and 2 of this act. Section 5. Consumer Investment Protection Agency a. This agency shall be placed in charge of regulating and examining all financial ratings by private companies. b. The CIPA shall also have the authority to ensure accuracy of a companies ratings of an asset based on its formula and guidelines for the grading of assets. c. If a ratings company is found to have been dishonest or intentionally incorrect (defined as manipulated the grading of an asset for the purpose of influencing the market price of the said asset) in grading a financial instrument they may be fined up to $250,000 dollars. d. All private investment grading firms are to reveal their proprietary grading formulas and guidelines to the CIPA on penalty of a $150,000 fine for failing to comply. e. The CIPA shall at all times maintain the secrecy and security of an institution’s proprietary information. Strict penalties are to be enacted to punish any violations by the employees of this institution. An intentional release of such information by an individual, could be regarded as a larceny of proprietary goods or services, and/or destruction of private property and prosecuted according to the statute of the region in which the violation occurred, or if at the federal level, according to the current federal statute on that crime. Nothing in this clause shall be interpreted to prevent civil action on the part of the company whose information was revealed against the perpetrator. Section 6. Previous Legislation a. Section 4 of the anti speculation act is hereby repealed. 80% of the funds collected under the Anti-speculation act are redirected to the FDIC. The other 20% are redirected to pay for the operations of the CIPA. Section 7. Implementation of Changes to the FRRA Clause 1: All changes made to the FRRA in this bill will take effect on Jan 1, 2011. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 22, 2010, 12:17:15 AM Executive Action Quote Amendment to the Consolidated Electoral Systems Reform Act. F.L. 14-2. Section 1. Subsection 6. The words "A voter may vote for "None of the Above" in any election, except a runoff election. Any voter who votes for "None of the Above" may do so only as a first preference; any and all lower preferences of the voter shall be ignored." To be changed to "A voter may vote for "None of the Above" in any election, except a runoff election. Any voter may vote "None of the Above"; any and all lower preferences of the voter shall be ignored." I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on October 22, 2010, 09:34:37 PM I'm pondering the essence of life over here. And dealing with a deluge of work. I'll get to these later tonight hopefully. Isn't that supposed to be above your pay grade? ;) Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 02:27:44 AM I'm pondering the essence of life over here. And dealing with a deluge of work. I'll get to these later tonight hopefully. Isn't that supposed to be above your pay grade? ;) I'm getting a head start on retirement here, given that my key campaign platform is fulfilled (and in one term!). Title: Re: White House Post by: Fritz on October 24, 2010, 10:29:45 AM You never really did explain your refusal to run for a second term?
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 12:56:57 PM You never really did explain your refusal to run for a second term? I will do so in a farewell message in a few days. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 12:58:46 PM Executive Action I am hereby declaring a state of emergency in the Northeast region. I ask the Vice President, Attorney General and Secretary of Federal Elections to determine a proper means of reestablishing order in the region. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on October 24, 2010, 01:19:39 PM Executive Action I am hereby declaring a state of emergency in the Northeast region. I ask the Vice President, Attorney General and Secretary of Federal Elections to determine a proper means of reestablishing order in the region. ~PS Mr. President, As an Attorney General I suggest that you'd direct the SoFE, under an emergency circumstances, to open and maintain the Northeast voting booth for this election. x Kalwejt Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 01:45:32 PM Executive Action After consultation with the Constitution and executive officers, I direct the Attorney General to file an expedited complaint with the Supreme Court against the Northeast Chief Judicial Officer, seeking a temporary injunction against the CJO and empowerment of the Secretary of Federal Elections to administer and certify the regional elections per the Constitution and laws of the Northeast. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: ilikeverin on October 24, 2010, 02:05:49 PM I ask the Vice President, Attorney General and Secretary of Federal Elections to determine a proper means of reestablishing order in the region. Why, cede it to the Midwest, o/c. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 05:35:41 PM I ask the Vice President, Attorney General and Secretary of Federal Elections to determine a proper means of reestablishing order in the region. Why, cede it to the Midwest, o/c. Almost looked like we would need to take similar action in the Midwest. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 06:23:33 PM Farewell Press Conference *With the ratification of the draft Constitution now certified in four-fifths of the regions and the presidential elections nearing their conclusion, President Purple State holds a press conference on the Third Constitution of Atlasia (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Third_Constitution) and the future of Atlasia* Join the conversation here (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126642.0). ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 06:37:37 PM Executive Order By the power vested in me, I hereby authorize the Secretary of Federal Elections and Attorney General to restore normal order in the Northeast elections. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Teddy (IDS Legislator) on October 24, 2010, 06:41:15 PM Executive Order By the power vested in me, I hereby authorize the Secretary of Federal Elections and Attorney General to restore normal order in the Northeast elections. I sign, ~PS As the days of the election have been skipped, but timing within the days does not change, I will open the voting booth at 23:59 tonight. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 24, 2010, 10:30:42 PM Announcement I am happy to see that strong and timely executive action has led to the restoration of normal order in the Northeast. My administration will continue to monitor the election in the region to ensure enduring stability and progress. Many thanks to Secretary of Federal Elections Teddy, Attorney General Kalwejt and Vice President Blue for their robust action in heading off this crisis. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 25, 2010, 01:11:34 PM Announcement I will be introducing a final piece of game reform legislation in the lame-duck session to promote greater fed-reg interaction. The goal will be to better integrate the federal legislative process with the regional legislatures to ensure that federal officials have a vested interest in promoting a properly functioning regional government. Look out for the unveiling tonight. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 25, 2010, 07:00:40 PM Legislative Proposal I offer the following piece of legislation for consideration by the Senate: Federal-Regional Relations Act of 2010 1. Upon approval by the Senate of federal funds to be apportioned to any region of Atlasia, the Senate shall submit a directive to the appropriate regional legislature requesting a document approved by the legislature and governor of the region outlining the use of the funds. 2. In the event that a region fails to comply with the directive within 30 days, the apportioned funds shall be returned to the Department of Internal Affairs to be reapportioned by the federal government as needed through appropriate legislation or executive orders. 3. If a state of emergency exists within a region, as determined by the President through an executive order, the Senate may waive the provisions of this Act through a two-thirds vote in favor of the funding in question on the final vote, without additional action needed. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 29, 2010, 01:10:15 AM Executive Action With the elections in the Northeast now closed and certified and a new Assembly sworn in and active, I hereby declare the end of the state of emergency and a return to normal order in the Northeast region. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 30, 2010, 06:40:08 PM Executive Action In light of the recent allegations by Sen. Libertas regarding the behavior of Antonio V on the AtlasWiki, I ask Attorney General Kalwejt to conduct a fact-finding investigation regarding actions by Antonio V that may have violated Section 1, Clause 5 of the CCJA (https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Consolidated_Criminal_Justice_Act) and to file charges if sufficient evidence is discovered. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on October 30, 2010, 07:36:16 PM Mr. President, I reviewed the case and I'm affraid there are reasons to bring a charges.
Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on October 31, 2010, 08:36:36 PM Announcement Statement on the recent controversy regarding the status of the at-large Senate seat currently held by Senator Bacon King: As far as my understanding of Atlasian law goes, Sen. Bacon King cannot file suit unless his seat is deemed vacated, at which point he could sue alleging that he has been wrongly expelled from the Senate. If the seat is not vacated, there are no damages and thus no suit for him to file. On the other hand, if an individual strongly believes that the Constitution or law is being violated by Sen. Bacon King remaining in the Senate, they may sue the President Pro Tempore (NCY) for improperly enforcing the rules of the Senate. That is where things currently lay. I am disinclined to ask the Attorney General to file charges given the lack of clarity in the Senate rules and my personal weariness towards overturning the democratic will of the people, but any Atlasian is perfectly within their rights to sue on their own volition. ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on November 01, 2010, 08:07:16 PM Attencion El Presidente,
The bill (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126732.msg2695841#msg2695841) has passed. Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on November 01, 2010, 11:27:24 PM Executive Action Quote Federal-Regional Relations Act of 2010 1. Upon approval by the Senate of federal funds to be apportioned to any region of Atlasia, the Senate shall submit a directive to the appropriate regional legislature requesting a document approved by the legislature and governor of the region outlining the use of the funds. 2. In the event that a region fails to comply with the directive within 30 days, the apportioned funds shall be returned to the Department of Internal Affairs to be reapportioned by the federal government as needed through appropriate legislation or executive orders. 3. The Senate may reject an inappropriate "Use of Funds" document, by a two-thirds vote and return the document to the region for additional consideration. If a second document is not sent to the Senate within 15 days, or if a majority of the Senate votes to reject the second document, the apportioned funds shall be returned to the Department of Internal Affairs to be reapportioned by the federal government as needed through appropriate legislation or executive orders. 4. If a state of emergency exists within a region, as determined by the President through an executive order, the Senate may waive the provisions of this Act through a two-thirds vote in favor of the funding in question on the final vote, without additional action needed. I sign, ~PS Thank you NCY for presenting this. I'm happy to get this last piece of game reform in before the buzzer. Between this and my administration's work on the Northeast elections crisis and Kal's final reforms to the Wiki, I feel quite pleased with the way this administration is leaving. Title: Re: White House Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on November 02, 2010, 03:28:05 PM Executive Action Quote Federal-Regional Relations Act of 2010 1. Upon approval by the Senate of federal funds to be apportioned to any region of Atlasia, the Senate shall submit a directive to the appropriate regional legislature requesting a document approved by the legislature and governor of the region outlining the use of the funds. 2. In the event that a region fails to comply with the directive within 30 days, the apportioned funds shall be returned to the Department of Internal Affairs to be reapportioned by the federal government as needed through appropriate legislation or executive orders. 3. The Senate may reject an inappropriate "Use of Funds" document, by a two-thirds vote and return the document to the region for additional consideration. If a second document is not sent to the Senate within 15 days, or if a majority of the Senate votes to reject the second document, the apportioned funds shall be returned to the Department of Internal Affairs to be reapportioned by the federal government as needed through appropriate legislation or executive orders. 4. If a state of emergency exists within a region, as determined by the President through an executive order, the Senate may waive the provisions of this Act through a two-thirds vote in favor of the funding in question on the final vote, without additional action needed. I sign, ~PS Thank you NCY for presenting this. I'm happy to get this last piece of game reform in before the buzzer. Between this and my administration's work on the Northeast elections crisis and Kal's final reforms to the Wiki, I feel quite pleased with the way this administration is leaving. Wikipedi'd. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on November 03, 2010, 10:32:29 PM Mr. President Purple " I think the Constitution requires the Senate to hold a 2/3's vote to remov a dead body from the membership" State,
This (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126732.0) has passed. NC Yankee, The tired PPT Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on November 03, 2010, 10:54:49 PM Mr. President Purple " I think the Constitution requires the Senate to hold a 2/3's vote to remov a dead body from the membership" State, This (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126732.0) has passed. NC Yankee, The tired PPT Tired indeed, you linked to a bill I already signed. Anyway, I've already responded in two separate threads to this silly argument, but yes, the Senate needs a two-thirds vote to remove a sitting senator from office. Otherwise a majority of the Senate could amend the OSPR to vacate seats held by members of a certain party, which I imagine you would not approve of. Title: Re: White House Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on November 04, 2010, 05:10:06 PM This is what I meant to post for your signage.
https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126988.0 (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126988.0) Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on November 04, 2010, 10:28:24 PM Executive Action Quote Amendment to the Rebuilding Haiti Act (F.L. 35-8) The Rebuilding Haiti Act (F.L. 35-8) is hereby amended by adding the following section: 5. Five percent of presently unused funds allocated to the rebuilding of the Republic of Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake shall be invested into fighting the recent outbreak of cholera that has developed in the Haitian capital and surrounding areas. I sign, ~PS Title: Re: White House Post by: Purple State on November 05, 2010, 04:32:34 PM Can Fritz relieve me of this dang job already? :P
Title: Re: Former White House of Purple State/Marokai Blue Post by: Fritz on November 05, 2010, 05:25:15 PM Sorry, Purple State, I do have a job in real life. :P
You are relieved. Care to take over as RG? |