MostGloriousLeader Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 First Steps Almost immediately after the announcement of the creation of the nation was made, the constitutional convention has already begun to take place in the House Chamber of the Capitol building. Behind closed doors, the delegations from each state will debate and decide upon the future of the nation that had just been born into the world. Each delegation is composed of between 5-10 members chosen by joint approval of the state governors and legislatures. Each state will have one vote, which goes to the majority decision made by the state's delegation. Until a final decision has been made, the delegates will be prohibited from making any comments on the processes of the convention. The 36 members of the temporary legislature have set up in the Senate Chamber to conduct their daily business. Sources have said that the top priorities at the moment are the rapid creation of an budget to fund initial government efforts, establishing a basic framework for civil and criminal law at the federal level and the creation of basic federal agencies to provide essential government functions for both the transitional period and the future. As per the conditions of the Status of Union Agreement, the legislature has unanimously passed a bill of rights as its first law to ensure basic human and political rights to all citizens of the USNA. The three members of the executive triumvirate have several priorities. One of the most pressing is the creation of a federal military defense force. Other issues that need to be dealt with include settling legal disputes between the states and the running government agencies formed by the legislature or by executive decision, which requires unanimous approval of all three members of the triumvirate. The establishment of relations with foreign nations is also said to be an important issue that will be worked on as a priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 INTLEGRES 22 Today the Interim Legislature has passed INTLEG Resolution 22, a non-binding resolution rejecting the former foreign policy of the Second United States as incompatible with the views and policies of the United States of North America. In a vote of 24 to 12 the resolution was passed and approved by the executive council. The idea of making the resolution binding was almost unanimously rejected with one of the legislators stating "We decided this would be the best course of action, a good spot between the need to preserve the sovereignty of our new nation and to assuage the concerns of our neighbors". Many of the other legislators have said that this demand was an attempt by Tikal to dictate terms to the USNA to undermine its sovereignty and that it was an affront to the country's dignity. Enough support was gathered after a closed session meeting took place between the legislature and Governor Moore who said that "the statement made here today is important in assuring our neighbors of our peaceful intentions and to alleviate their concerns". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Constitutional Decision The USNA Constitutional Convention has formally announced that they have made a final decision on the creation of the nation's constitution. The first United States Constitution has been chosen to be adopted wholesale and as it was in its final form. The document's historical and cultural significance was cited as a major factor in its selection as well as its practicality considering more or less every major legal entity currently under the USNA is familiar with it. The Constitution has been ratified by all 18 states and is now in effect as the supreme law of the land. A major stepping stone for nation, celebrations are underway place all over the country with the news of ratification. Now its only several weeks until elections take place and the US government formally constituted through the process of democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 European Travel Advisory The US State Department has issued an advisory for US citizens traveling to Europe until the escalating conflict there is resolved. The advisory strongly discourages travel to Europe, especially in countries directly involved in the conflict, and urges Americans currently visiting to return home. It also recommends that US expatriates in Europe attempt to return home or find temporary residence in a non-involved nation if possible. With over a million Americans living abroad, a significant portion of whom reside in Europe, official actions available to the State Department is limited considering the USNA has no formal diplomatic relations with any countries, nor embassies from which to provide assistance to US citizens. Steven Rowe, the acting Secretary of State until someone can be formally appointed to the position, has stated that "the State Department will work with foreign governments to do everything it can to ensure the safety of our citizens". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 [Massachusetts, 1 of 7] As the most populous of the New England states, Massachusetts would be granted its own administrative sector. Incidents of crime and disorder had dropped off sharply since the arrival of US troops. Now control was being handed over to the Department of the Interior to manage the process of statehood. While military forces were beginning the transition process to formal garrisoning, with new military installations being created and old ones being reactivated. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1 of 7] The rest of the New England states had been organized into another administrative sector, also under the Department of the Interior. Troops had restored order here as well but the draw down process would not begin yet. The reactivation of military facilities, most notably NS Newport and NSB New London, was underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 [Massachusetts, 2 of 7] With things in Massachusetts returning to normal levels of calm, a formal application for statehood was submitted by the governor and state legislature. This has allowed the citizens of Massachusetts the ability to vote in the national elections as granted by the Federal Elections Commission. However, full statehood must be achieved before the Congressmen elected by Massachusetts can formally vote in Congress. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 2 of 7] Like Massachusetts, the issues that had arisen from the lack of official governance for such a long time had mostly abated and the other New England states had all submitted formal applications for statehood. Also like Massachusetts they were able to vote in the national elections with the same restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 [Massachusetts, 3 of 7] All military control has been relinquished and turned over to the Department of the Interior, although troops will be on hand to assist civil authorities if requested. Military facilities have been reactivated and are fully operational. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 3 of 7] The same would be true for the rest of the New England states. Military forces had turned over all of their former duties to civilian agencies and were now settling into their garrisons. Military facilities had been reactivated and were now fully operational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 [Massachusetts, 4 of 7] In Massachusetts the situation had markedly improved. The Department of the Interior has formally announced the end of its main mission, relinquishing control to the state government and local authorities. This would represent an important milestone in Massachusetts' quest for statehood. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 4 of 7] The rest of the New England states would follow suit with each state regaining full control after the review period administered by the Department of the Interior. They were now one more step ahead on the path to statehood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 [Massachusetts, 5 of 7] As per the requirements of achieving statehood, a popular referendum was to be held on the issue and was being prepared for. Ultimately it was the people who would decide if Massachusetts became a part of the US. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 5 of 7] Like Massachusetts, the rest of the New England states would begin preparations for their own referendums. From choosing sites to arranging security and the logistics of the referendums, multiple agencies would be involved from the local and state levels with assistance from the federal government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Today President Hayes announced a new tax plan closing loopholes in the current tax code for people making in excess of $1 million a year in order to provide more funding for education and defense initiatives that have been proposed in Congress. It is predicted that this will be contested by the Libertarian Party, being the largest single voting bloc. Rumors have been floating around that both Republicans and Democrats may be working together to institute passage of the plan in order for both parties to gain at least something of what they want out of the bill in lieu of Libertarian resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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