Washington (US Political RP; 2016 ; IC ; OPEN!)

[Tumblrena]

Washington, D.C.
Longsworth House Office Building
1154
Monday
November 28
2016

Ella offers her hand to shake. "Thank you for having us over. I think we got a lot done. I hope we can continue to work together."

[Velahor]

Doug Stephens
Speaking of that, what are the New Hampshire laws on weed? I'm sure the local police would be glad to help with any event that draws as many people as I hope end up coming.

Not legal for recreational use, but medicinal is fine.

Doug Stephens
Okay, well we gotta make sure we don't have anybody getting arrested. I mean, if it comes down to it, its gotta happen. But it would be best for our image if no one got caught with weed. I mean, we're trying to get away from the "Republicans who like weed" image, which is what way too many people think of us as.

[Velahor]

Verizon Center, Washington D.C.

"It does."

"Okay good, that's all I need to hear," said Roberts, as the young man in the CONCESSIONS shirt approached them. He handed the food to Carter, "Here's your food Mr. Roberts. Can I get a picture?" and then snapped a selfie with him with Reed noticeably in the background and left. The arena had begun to fill up and there was the occasional camera flash from across the building by people who were definitely noticing the star power sitting courtside.

Carter continued to make small talk with the Reeds about basketball and politics until the opening tipoff and throughout the early parts of the game.

[Alozia]

1 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC
Longworth House Office Building

Henry shook Ella's hand "So do I Mrs. Enchanted. It's been a pleasure."

[Tumblrena]

Washington, D.C.
Longsworth House Office Building
1159
Monday
November 28
2016

Ella leaves the building, and starts walking. She's tired, but has a meeting with Senator Fowler to get to, and enjoys the views of Washington as she walks. Unexpectedly, her phone rings. She doesn't recognize the number, but answers.

"Hello? This is Ella Enchanted."

[Canton Empire]

Washington, D.C.
Longsworth House Office Building
1159
Monday
November 28
2016

(Image)

Ella leaves the building, and starts walking. She's tired, but has a meeting with Senator Fowler to get to, and enjoys the views of Washington as she walks. Unexpectedly, her phone rings. She doesn't recognize the number, but answers.

"Hello? This is Ella Enchanted."

“Hello Madam Senator-elect, this is Marcus Green. First of all, may I say congratulations on you Election. How are you settling in?”

[Tumblrena]

Washington, D.C.
Longsworth House Office Building
1200
Monday
November 28
2016

"Umm, slowly. I'm sorry, I don't know who you are Sir."

[Vaquas]

Helena Locklear
Office of Speaker Eberhardt, December 14, 2016

As Senator-Elect Locklear arrived to meet with the Speaker, she couldn't help but be intimidated. Not even eligible for the Presidency, this man was arguably more powerful than the President right about now, and he would soon lead an almost insurmountable congressional majority of republicans ready to divide and conquer. The rumors of silence, flatness of expression, and general stiffness were beginning to get to her a little, but she marched forward nevertheless. As she knocked on the door to his office, she braced herself for silence.

[Meelducan]

Mansion of the Johnson, California

Donald Johnson was getting very bored. He had realized that he had nothing to do after Christmas so he decided to throw a New Year's party, but this one would have more security. He sat down and began writing the invitations to every politician in the USA.

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KABOOM!

You have been invited to Donald Johnson's New Year's party! This will be a very fun party, better than the Halloween party! Below you will find out all the information!

Location:Mansion of the Johnson, California
Time: 7pm - Late
Dress Code:Black Tie
Sincerely

[Prolieum]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Standing up quickly, a bit embarrassed that he hadn't seen her coming, a young black man stepped over and took the door handle.

"Senator Locklear! So sorry I didn't see-you-the Speaker's been expecting you, please, go right on in!"

He pushed open the door with a smile, allowing her in to the sparsely-furnished office, a strictly orderly desk weighted down by an older desktop, one chair behind it, another in front, a cross on one wall, nothing on the other, and a replica of an old WWII German rifle in a case above the head of Eberhardt, who glanced up from a sheet he had been writing on.

He stood, taking a step out from behind the desk to greet her with a proferred hand.

"Senator-Elect."

[Jovuistan]

From: William Mullins
To: Donald Johnson
Subject: New Year's Party

Hell no.

Sincerely
William Mullins

[Canton Empire]

Washington, D.C.
Longsworth House Office Building
1200
Monday
November 28
2016

(Image)

"Umm, slowly. I'm sorry, I don't know who you are Sir."

“I’m the former Senator from Hawaii.”

[Tumblrena]

Washington, D.C.
Longsworth House Office Building
1200
Monday
November 28
2016

"Oh! Sorry. So, um, what can I do for you, Mr. Senator?"

[Dentali]

Mansion of the Johnson, California

(Image)

Donald Johnson was getting very bored. He had realized that he had nothing to do after Christmas so he decided to throw a New Year's party, but this one would have more security. He sat down and began writing the invitations to every politician in the USA.

(Image)

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KABOOM!

You have been invited to Donald Johnson's New Year's party! This will be a very fun party, better than the Halloween party! Below you will find out all the information!

Location:Mansion of the Johnson, California
Time: 7pm - Late
Dress Code:Black Tie
Sincerely
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To: Donald Johnson

Thank you so much for an invitation to one of the legendary Johnson parties. Unfortunately I already have made plans for the evening and must decline the invitation.

From: Senator Zachary Fowler

[Vaquas]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Standing up quickly, a bit embarrassed that he hadn't seen her coming, a young black man stepped over and took the door handle.

"Senator Locklear! So sorry I didn't see-you-the Speaker's been expecting you, please, go right on in!"

He pushed open the door with a smile, allowing her in to the sparsely-furnished office, a strictly orderly desk weighted down by an older desktop, one chair behind it, another in front, a cross on one wall, nothing on the other, and a replica of an old WWII German rifle in a case above the head of Eberhardt, who glanced up from a sheet he had been writing on.

He stood, taking a step out from behind the desk to greet her with a proferred hand.

"Senator-Elect."

Locklear accepted the gesture and gave a handshake that seemed a bit too firm.

"Mr. Speaker. It's a pleasure to finally meet you." she said, with false confidence. "Very nice office you have here, is the rifle real?" she asked, before deciding it was a dumb question.

[Prolieum]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt glanced up at the mounted firearm.

"I would certainly like to say that it was my Grandfather's, but it is only a replica, if an excellent one. It is fully functional, it can be loaded, fired, the magazine removed-it is loaded now, in fact. I would consider it one of my few prized possessions."

He returned his gaze to Locklear.

"I am rambling, though. By all means, take a seat." He gestured at the chair across from the desk.

[Vaquas]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt glanced up at the mounted firearm.

"I would certainly like to say that it was my Grandfather's, but it is only a replica, if an excellent one. It is fully functional, it can be loaded, fired, the magazine removed-it is loaded now, in fact. I would consider it one of my few prized possessions."

He returned his gaze to Locklear.

"I am rambling, though. By all means, take a seat." He gestured at the chair across from the desk.

"Of course."

She carefully took a seat, admiring the remainder of the room while the Speaker got situated and looking again at the rifle.

"I only just finished moving everything into my new office a week or so ago, nothing as interesting as a firearm but decorated nonetheless." she said, not knowing why she said it.

[Prolieum]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt waited for Locklear to take her seat before following suit.

"I would be interesting in seeing how you have situated yourself at some point. I find that how one chooses to display themselves through their own little corner of these halls says much about them as a person."

[Vaquas]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt waited for Locklear to take her seat before following suit.

"I would be interesting in seeing how you have situated yourself at some point. I find that how one chooses to display themselves through their own little corner of these halls says much about them as a person."

"That is certainly the truth, Senator Nilap's office was in chaos last I saw it." she said, attempting to make a joke.

[Prolieum]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

"We will have to see how its next inhabitant chooses to make their mark."

Eberhardt moved over a stack of papers, lining them up carefully, and folding his hands on the desk.

"I do not wish to waste your time Senator-Elect. As fascinating as personalization in interior design is, I would presume you intended to speak to me on another topic."

[Vaquas]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

"We will have to see how its next inhabitant chooses to make their mark."

Eberhardt moved over a stack of papers, lining them up carefully, and folding his hands on the desk.

"I do not wish to waste your time Senator-Elect. As fascinating as personalization in interior design is, I would presume you intended to speak to me on another topic."

"Yes of course. While the work that you have done in the House regarding the rape epidemic and it's handling has been extraordinary, and while Senator de Pena's efforts at punishing those convicted do not go unapplauded, I believe that there is room for a more directly preventative approach. I was wondering if you would be interested in aiding me with the writing and passage of a bill designed to shift some funding from the Department of Education, specifically the funds being utilized to ensure that common core "Standards" are upheld, to the reinforcement of rural and disadvantaged law enforcement communities with capital that will allow for the creation or improvement of Sexual Assault Units."
She said, making her pitch clearly and fluently. "Communities in Alaska are in desperate need of increased resources, and I was thinking a provision for awareness events or something of that nature wouldn't hurt as well. Many of these women don't even come forward, and I want it to be clear that the law enforcement community is dedicated to helping them."

[Prolieum]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt listened, silently, but attentively, until Locklear had finished.

"Are you, by any chance, aware of the CARE Act, Senator-Elect?"

[Vaquas]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt listened, silently, but attentively, until Locklear had finished.

"Are you, by any chance, aware of the CARE Act, Senator-Elect?"

"I am not." she said, questioningly.

[Prolieum]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt offered a thin smile. "That is a good thing. If you had heard of it, I would begin to wonder where things went wrong."

"As you are aware, SNIP and WHIP faced significant opposition. Much of that opposition focused on smearing the bills as barbaric, or as cruel and unusual punishment, but a significant amount hid behind the idea that "something else should be done", or that "this only deals with one part of the problem." It seemed apparent that an itemized method of addressing rape, working on specific targets by specific bills, would continue to face political opposition and blockades, and thus, we created CARE."

"The bill is Senator Villanueva de Peña's: "Comprehensively Addressing Rape Explicitly", and is meant to be an omnibus of sorts, to ensure action is taken by removing the Democratic excuse of a vague "something else". It is a compilation of several actions, self-defense, police funding, services for victims, et cetera. We have been making adjustments and additions when the opportunities arose-President-Elect Reed's proposal relating to colleges was a later addition."

"What I am coming to is that a proposal such as yours would be quite welcome within this broader bill. I know that coming in as a freshman, making a name for yourself can be difficult-if you wish it, there is a place open on the Co-Sponsor line for your name."

[Vaquas]

Speaker's Office, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.

Eberhardt offered a thin smile. "That is a good thing. If you had heard of it, I would begin to wonder where things went wrong."

"As you are aware, SNIP and WHIP faced significant opposition. Much of that opposition focused on smearing the bills as barbaric, or as cruel and unusual punishment, but a significant amount hid behind the idea that "something else should be done", or that "this only deals with one part of the problem." It seemed apparent that an itemized method of addressing rape, working on specific targets by specific bills, would continue to face political opposition and blockades, and thus, we created CARE."

"The bill is Senator Villanueva de Peña's: "Comprehensively Addressing Rape Explicitly", and is meant to be an omnibus of sorts, to ensure action is taken by removing the Democratic excuse of a vague "something else". It is a compilation of several actions, self-defense, police funding, services for victims, et cetera. We have been making adjustments and additions when the opportunities arose-President-Elect Reed's proposal relating to colleges was a later addition."

"What I am coming to is that a proposal such as yours would be quite welcome within this broader bill. I know that coming in as a freshman, making a name for yourself can be difficult-if you wish it, there is a place open on the Co-Sponsor line for your name."

It felt like an Iron Weight had been taken off of the Senator-Elect's shoulders and had been replaced by a pair of wings. She couldn't help but smile, and she promptly responded.

"I cannot express how thankful, grateful, and ecstatic I am to be part of the creation of such significant legislation. This issue is very important to me and I am frankly more than satisfied that capable people have decided that now is the time to act. Obstructionism regarding the issue of rape is heinous in itself, and I am glad that I am not alone in having this opinion. I will certainly be putting my all into this, for Alaska and America as a whole." she said, almost shifting back into campaign mode.