America the Beautiful: An American Political RP (IC)

[Lavan Tiri]

From: Senate Minority Leader Maxwell O'Halloran (senator@ohalloran.senate.gov)

To: Senator Everitt Colbert (senator@colbert.senate.gov)

Everitt,

Son, don't go fighting other Republicans on Twitter, especially not ones with a profile like Paulson's. If I see one more Politoc article about the GOP imploding I'm going to have a heart attack.

Best regards,

Max.

[Dentali]

"Please share Congressman."

“The first issue is Afghanistan. I don’t know what you’re hearing from our intelligence and national security heads, but I can imagine that an American withdrawal might have some immediate or short-term impacts that destabilize the Government of Afghanistan. We are likely going to see an influx of refugees as a result, both asking for refuge within the US and within the wider Coalition. These Afghans, unless they’re applying for the Afghan SIV program, would have to be vetted, admitted, and resettled as refugees. I haven’t heard much with regards to your intentions for the refugee cap this year, however, if your intent was to increase the number of refugees that can be admitted to the United States, the Immigration and Nationality Act limits the number of refugees we can admit to 50,000, unless the President can justify the higher cap due to humanitarian concerns or if it is otherwise in the national interest.

“This leaves the various Refugee Admittance Program stakeholders and partners, from ORR to grassroots resettlement organizations, woefully underprepared whenever we do go above that cap. The Wolf Administration practically gutted the program, and by the time President Tawney was sworn in, it was too late to adjust the caps, even if he desired to. And of course, you’ve inherited that gutted RAP program. If Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, on top of all of the other pressing refugee crises the world is facing, we will see an influx of Afghans begging for safe harbor in the US. Human rights activists, women’s rights activists, political opponents, LGBTQ people, religious and ethnic minorities, and all their families no doubt. They’ll be targeted by the Taliban. We have to ensure that the RAP is prepared for that influx on top of the existing demands and queues we have for refugees that we are considering resettling into the US.

“Which brings me to the second problem. Congress can easily resolve this issue for both your Administration and future Administrations - and make the refugee admittance and resettlement processes more stable and better situated for 21st century crises. I introduced the American Promise Act for that very reason. We’re a large country, Mr. President, we have plenty of room and resources, and refugees have demonstrated over and over that they contribute to local economies that slumped due to recessions or automation. In fact, the RAP encourages entrepreneurship in refugee communities, and these ventures benefit both the refugees and the wider communities with jobs and an economic boost.

“But I digress. The second problem, quite frankly, is that this bill will not be allowed onto the House floor. The SIV bill very well could, especially if your Administration backs it, maybe gets a Republican or two to cosponsor it, at which point the Speaker would have to humor it. But Afghanistan is unstable, Mr. President. It doesn’t take a national security briefing to see that. I want to ensure that while we are taking care of the Afghan SIV applicants on one track, we aren’t leaving refugees at the mercy of the Taliban. I am willing to negotiate with regards to the American Promise Act, I just…I just want us to do the right thing.”

"I do not believe that EITHER party has any political inclination towards reforming the process to accept more refugees... Were it Diehl sitting here and not myself i'd imagine that he would be limited quite severely politically in regards to that. Whether your act makes sense or would work as intended isnt the issue. The issue is the political reality and public opinion of the American people towards immigrants and refugees currently... especially when unemployment is this high."

"What I need from you right now isn't reform, though I am happy to have a more long term discussion about it... What I need is a hard number of how many afghan refugees you would want to accept, and how many you think your party will be pushing for."

[Yaruqo]

“Perhaps, Mr. President, the way to move public opinion forward would be to lead on this issue. But I will not press you on it, for now. With regards to Afghan refugees, who, again, would not be applicable for the SIV program that the ALLIES Act addresses, I would urge you to look at your predecessors who monitored our withdrawal from Vietnam and the subsequent refugee crisis from the Indochina region. When the USRAP was established in 1980, we admitted more than 200,000 refugees. President Reagan had established a refugee cap of 217,000 in FY 1981.

“My recommendation would be this: as President, you can still adjust the FY 2021 figures for the USRAP. 22,000 for Africa, 6,500 for East Asia, 4,000 for Europe and Central Asia, 5,000 for Latin America and the Caribbean, 15,000 for the Near East and South Asia, and 12,500 as part of the unallocated reserve. That would bring the 2021 cap up to 65,000. You would be demonstrating to both parties your intent to admit and resettle more refugees, both for humanitarian reasons and good old national interest reasons. My party would support you in this, and you can always evoke the example of Reagan to your party. Should Afghanistan collapse, I would recommend you increase the caps for FY 2021 and FY 2022 accordingly. Which brings me to Afghan numbers specifically. I cannot speak for my party’s congressional leadership, but establishing a separate cap for Afghanistan could be doable. Conservatively, I’d say 50,000 Afghans. Depending on the situation on the ground though, we might need to admit more Afghans than that, and we won’t really know that until after we withdraw and the dominos fall one way or the other.

“I will add this: if Republicans in Congress try to force through legislation blocking Afghan refugees, I am certain it could face a filibuster in the Senate. My party is more empathetic of refugees now than it ever was, and we have Wolf’s xenophobic antics to thank for that.”

[Meelducan]

The Capital Grille, Washington D.C

Donal couldn't help but smile at Durant while she spoke. They were actually on the same page for once. To think, many branded Durant as a hillbilly hick from Mississippi, but she actually had half a brain in that skull of hers. It was concerning to think that Maxine herself was almost made into hamburger patties and probably some hot dogs, Donal assumed it was a southern thing.

"I'm going to be honest Maxine, I think the bill is absolutely trash. Scrapping checks on state run facilities, only for them to be inspected by their own appointed inspectors? Now I'm not saying we can't trust the states, but different states will have different regulations and standards. For example, the great state of Mississippi might have better standards and quality of meat than the state of Utah, but they're still allowed to be sold. I mean the bill encourages deregulation of standards, and I know the neoliberals love to deregulate, but this is different you see? The Utah folk could be putting all sorts of different meat and passing it off as beef. They could be selling horse meat as beef and Dog Meat as pork."

"It's just such a major concern, y'know? Just think of all the puppies that could end up being slaughtered in Utah just to be passed off in Mississippi as Beef." Donal frowned.

"I know that nearly all of the Democratic caucus are opposed. I'm assuming they're scared of eating horse meat, which I mean who isn't? Those checks and inspections are very much needed Maxine, very much needed. But the bill as is? I will be voting against."

"Do you know how the rest of the republican caucus feel on the bill?"

Before he could start his next sentence, a waiter arrived to take their order.

"Give me a Tomahawk Steak, medium-rare please, and some of those sweet potato fries please." He motioned at Maxine to place an order.

[Newne Carriebean7]

The Capital Grille, Washington D.C

Maxine Durant wasn't a total stranger to bucking her party in the past, lord knows how many times this past month she had been called down to the house principal's office for a thorough verbal beat-down. If that didn't count as domestic abuse to the spouse, then she'd have to certainly look into defining "discipline" as a form of cruel and unusual punishment. Hell, maybe then, finally maybe then, would Dumbo leave her the hell alone on twitter.

"Y'all know, Donal. Yer right. We're fifty different states of the union and we've got fifty different standards running around. I haven't the chance to do some light reading into the 'Laws and bylaws of Ohio Cattle and Beef Regulations, updated for the 1990s census', but I know that my constituents sure do complain when a company tries to sell meat to another state. It's needlessly complicated, and the Market Act won't do my farming constituents any favors in de-regulating it. While I may be a fan of deregulation, I'm strongly concerned about the safety of food. What ought t' go through Diane's head is that you MUST put the people before profit. I don't give a rat's ass if companies will git richer if it passes. It'll mean more of the poor folk and middle folks will get screwed in the quality of their food-stuffs. I don't want no-one to git sick, and this bill will allow customers to practicaly eat the damn chicken boobs raw. That'll lead to salmonella and lawsuits. The only people who'd be makin' a damn penny outta that whole situation will be the lyin' stinkin' no good Press! They'll jump on the story and make everyone and their mothern scared meatless. We'd have a nation o' Virgin-Vegans before we know it! And all those jobs that Diane proposes to save, y'all know what'll happen to 'em? They'll be outta WORK!"

She takes a moment to decompress, having gotten visibly angry at the whole MARKET bill. She taps her fingers on the table briefly before sighing and locking eyes with Representative Donal, her tone slightly apologetic.

"Sorry 'bout that outburst, but... I just don't think this bill was given enough time, and excuse the meat pun here: 'to marinate on the brain', as it were, before it was thrown upon the capitol grill docket known as the House floor. I know I'm a conservative woman that would normally be all in favor of gittin' the government out of our Food, but the Food and Drug Administration was founded by Teddy Roosevelt, a republican. I'd hate to see a republican congress jeopardize the legacy of one of the best republican presidents this country has had."

"I agree that the concern in that hypothetical is there and greatly warranted. I'd rather not the good people of Illinois have to chow down on something packaged as 'hamburger from Nebraska, only for a portion of the meat to be thrown together with enough preservatives and salt to make another Dead sea, and the other part's actually ground up mushy chicken in questionable conditions. Puppy-burgers? My God, what a terrifyin' thought. If this bill gets anywhere, that could happen. I'd rather not go a whistilin' for my lost dog only for her to be found the next time I order a Quarter Pounder with cheese from McDonalds. Y'all know how the ol' sayin' goes: 'Taste's like Chicken'. Well, if MARKET passes, then we might run the risk of everythin' "sayin'" it's chicken, only for it to be horse meat, bug meat, dog meat and cat meat. I'd rather not chow down on man's best friend, I dunno 'bout y'all."

"Hmm, I can't say for sure how the rest of my GOP friends feel about this. I don't got much influence these days, I'd argue less so with the amount of times I g'an n' attack my fella ree-pub-lee-cans onna things that Is a very much gives a damns 'bouts. I'm pretty sure the moderates are all fer the bill. I know Pauline ain't stupid enough to back out of somethin' that's got her damn name on, so the moderate republicans are fer the bill. The big question is where Tenson n' Volker's loyalties lie. I, however, will do my best to convince them of the last time too much deregulation lead to where were ten to thirteen years ago. I don't want a possibility where deregulating the meat industry would lead to another swine flu because of rotten meat practices that weren't followed through. There's a strong possibility that we'd have an outbreak of e-coli or other diseases if this bill gets pushed through. These regulations that are in place now musn't be removed, lest my GOP pals seem to enjoy a swim in the flood of angry calls they're gonna be a gittin' once this here piece passes the House."

Maxine got the hint from Donal and turned to face the waiter.
"Gimme the Ruben on white bread. Hold the dressin' n' make sure y'all add more pastrami. N' a cokey-cola onna t' side, please. Oh, n' fries if y'all'd be so kind as t' git 'em on out."

[Dentali]

“Perhaps, Mr. President, the way to move public opinion forward would be to lead on this issue. But I will not press you on it, for now. With regards to Afghan refugees, who, again, would not be applicable for the SIV program that the ALLIES Act addresses, I would urge you to look at your predecessors who monitored our withdrawal from Vietnam and the subsequent refugee crisis from the Indochina region. When the USRAP was established in 1980, we admitted more than 200,000 refugees. President Reagan had established a refugee cap of 217,000 in FY 1981.

“My recommendation would be this: as President, you can still adjust the FY 2021 figures for the USRAP. 22,000 for Africa, 6,500 for East Asia, 4,000 for Europe and Central Asia, 5,000 for Latin America and the Caribbean, 15,000 for the Near East and South Asia, and 12,500 as part of the unallocated reserve. That would bring the 2021 cap up to 65,000. You would be demonstrating to both parties your intent to admit and resettle more refugees, both for humanitarian reasons and good old national interest reasons. My party would support you in this, and you can always evoke the example of Reagan to your party. Should Afghanistan collapse, I would recommend you increase the caps for FY 2021 and FY 2022 accordingly. Which brings me to Afghan numbers specifically. I cannot speak for my party’s congressional leadership, but establishing a separate cap for Afghanistan could be doable. Conservatively, I’d say 50,000 Afghans. Depending on the situation on the ground though, we might need to admit more Afghans than that, and we won’t really know that until after we withdraw and the dominos fall one way or the other.

“I will add this: if Republicans in Congress try to force through legislation blocking Afghan refugees, I am certain it could face a filibuster in the Senate. My party is more empathetic of refugees now than it ever was, and we have Wolf’s xenophobic antics to thank for that.”

Richardson visibly scowled as he insulted Wolf but continued "I'm going to be consulting with my team and with others regarding what the cap will be... specific to Afghanistan and overall... In the mean time I would appreciate a targeted bill allocating some money specifically to prioritize and process visas from Afghanistan... a narrow bill."

[Yaruqo]

“Perhaps, Mr. President, the way to move public opinion forward would be to lead on this issue. But I will not press you on it, for now. With regards to Afghan refugees, who, again, would not be applicable for the SIV program that the ALLIES Act addresses, I would urge you to look at your predecessors who monitored our withdrawal from Vietnam and the subsequent refugee crisis from the Indochina region. When the USRAP was established in 1980, we admitted more than 200,000 refugees. President Reagan had established a refugee cap of 217,000 in FY 1981.

“My recommendation would be this: as President, you can still adjust the FY 2021 figures for the USRAP. 22,000 for Africa, 6,500 for East Asia, 4,000 for Europe and Central Asia, 5,000 for Latin America and the Caribbean, 15,000 for the Near East and South Asia, and 12,500 as part of the unallocated reserve. That would bring the 2021 cap up to 65,000. You would be demonstrating to both parties your intent to admit and resettle more refugees, both for humanitarian reasons and good old national interest reasons. My party would support you in this, and you can always evoke the example of Reagan to your party. Should Afghanistan collapse, I would recommend you increase the caps for FY 2021 and FY 2022 accordingly. Which brings me to Afghan numbers specifically. I cannot speak for my party’s congressional leadership, but establishing a separate cap for Afghanistan could be doable. Conservatively, I’d say 50,000 Afghans. Depending on the situation on the ground though, we might need to admit more Afghans than that, and we won’t really know that until after we withdraw and the dominos fall one way or the other.

“I will add this: if Republicans in Congress try to force through legislation blocking Afghan refugees, I am certain it could face a filibuster in the Senate. My party is more empathetic of refugees now than it ever was, and we have Wolf’s xenophobic antics to thank for that.”

Richardson visibly scowled as he insulted Wolf but continued "I'm going to be consulting with my team and with others regarding what the cap will be... specific to Afghanistan and overall... In the mean time I would appreciate a targeted bill allocating some money specifically to prioritize and process visas from Afghanistan... a narrow bill."

"Before I offer any assurances, Mr. President, I just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Aside from the ALLIES Act, which focuses on Afghan SIVs, you also want targeted legislation concerning both the prioritization of Afghan refugee admittance and appropriations to address that?"

[Louisianan]

February 2nd, 2021

Hypolite Gaspard arrived at the White House. He'd been invited by President Richardson to discuss policy on various fronts, and Hypolite had been wanting to break bread with the president for a few weeks now and was glad to finally have the oppurtunity. After being cleared by staff and Secret Service, Hypolite waited patiently for President Richardson to call him into his office.

[Sarenium]

Deb arrived at Max's office, chuffed with herself for heading that BUILD trash off at the pass and prepared to talk to her colleague.

She greeted the Secretary with kindness, she liked them. They weren't, a different sort.

She then sat down and waited.

[Lavan Tiri]

Deb arrived at Max's office, chuffed with herself for heading that BUILD trash off at the pass and prepared to talk to her colleague.

She greeted the Secretary with kindness, she liked them. They weren't, a different sort.

She then sat down and waited.

Duncan, Max's Chief of Staff, entered from the hallway, a sheaf of files clutched in his hand.

"Senator Feyrer. Max will be in in a moment, he's with an agri-lobbysit at the moment. They're spooked about that kid from Montana."

Duncan went over to the liquor cabinet, glancing through the bottles. "Anything in here catch your fancy?"

[Meretica]

Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in," Congressman John Mattox said. The door cracked open and a woman stuck her head in. "Abigail! I had no idea you were here."
"It was meant to be a surprise," she answered as she came inside. She shook her head as the Congressman began to stand. "Don't, Dad, I'll come to you.
"I'm not that old, Abby..."
"I know, but I don't want to risk anything... I've got some news, and I think you'll like it better sitting down."
Mattox's eyes opened a little wider. "News?"
"As a leading member of your team back home, a lot of stuff comes to me first, right? Well, we've got an offer that I don't think we should turn down... A group of high school students in Boston is already preparing for your 2022 campaign. They ran a 2020 podcast and covered Massachusetts politics. Now, they want to do a season two but feel like it'd be best to include actual politicians. They're your constituents, and they're 100% devoted to you. They spent two-and-a-half hours talking about you-- and given that on average their shows last about 45 minutes, that's a long time. I think you should do the show at least once. Preferably many times."
Mattox shrugged his shoulders. "I dunno, Abby... I'm not sure that I'll want another term after this one."
"Dad?"
"I've been here for years, and now there's too much gridlock to get anything done. It's starting to feel like the only thing the Democratic caucus agrees on is that the GOP is tearing this nation apart. I know I'll be primaried, and I'd rather go out with my dignity intact than risk losing to some young person with an attitude problem."
Abigail sighed and crossed her arms. "We can talk about re-election later, but... at least do one show. Those kids'll like it. They trust you. I'll leave their info with your secretary; I've got to meet those lobbyists at lunch."
Mattox nodded and turned back to his desk. "Stay safe, Abby."
"I always am."

Mattox opened his laptop and pulled up Twitter. After scrolling for a few minutes and answering a handful of questions, he pulled up Congresswoman Durant's page. He read several different things that she posted and then planned his own post in his head. Once he was satisfied with the wording, he pressed the send button and watched the likes start to roll in.

[Newne Carriebean7]

Maxine Durant
@MaxineDurant2
Durant.house.gov | Cedar Grove, MS
FINALLY, someone who understands me! I have just as much a right to say whatever crazy shit comes out of my mouth as any god loving terrorist does. Very, very happy to say that, for the little things, John here is on the same page. Aha, and they say bipartisanship is dead! (1/3)

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As for your second question, I doubt the GOP is entirely comprised of god fearing communists, though I did take notice of a lot of members of the "Volker politburo" that have no doubt been whipped by Gen-Sec. Dumbo! When will the REAL members of the GOP wake up and stand up for fiscal conservatism and gun rights? In all my years on the Capitol Hill, I have never seen the GOP fuck up this badly.(2/3)

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Sure, we came close a few times, but never this horribly. We're shooting ourselves in the foot with this relief bill. Americans want "politics as usual" with the occasional bipartisan moment as chicken noodle 'politics for the soul'. What my constituents want ain't a bunch of Tea Party Republicans forgetting that they exit stage right, NOT LEFT, YOU COMMUNIST ELEPHANTS! They want fire-brand politicians that will stick it to the Liberal mobs in washintin' and around this country (except for Maine) (3/3)

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[Helliniki Katastasis]

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[Dentali]

Richardson visibly scowled as he insulted Wolf but continued "I'm going to be consulting with my team and with others regarding what the cap will be... specific to Afghanistan and overall... In the mean time I would appreciate a targeted bill allocating some money specifically to prioritize and process visas from Afghanistan... a narrow bill."

"Before I offer any assurances, Mr. President, I just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Aside from the ALLIES Act, which focuses on Afghan SIVs, you also want targeted legislation concerning both the prioritization of Afghan refugee admittance and appropriations to address that?"

"Yes indeed, without committing to specifics at this time that is my priority."

[Dentali]

February 2nd, 2021

Hypolite Gaspard arrived at the White House. He'd been invited by President Richardson to discuss policy on various fronts, and Hypolite had been wanting to break bread with the president for a few weeks now and was glad to finally have the oppurtunity. After being cleared by staff and Secret Service, Hypolite waited patiently for President Richardson to call him into his office.

Senator Hypolite was welcomed in warmly to the office, shaking hands with the Chief of Staff and Richardson. "Senator its good to see you, areyou enjoying the return to Washington?"

[Sarenium]

Deb arrived at Max's office, chuffed with herself for heading that BUILD trash off at the pass and prepared to talk to her colleague.

She greeted the Secretary with kindness, she liked them. They weren't, a different sort.

She then sat down and waited.

Duncan, Max's Chief of Staff, entered from the hallway, a sheaf of files clutched in his hand.

"Senator Feyrer. Max will be in in a moment, he's with an agri-lobbysit at the moment. They're spooked about that kid from Montana."

Duncan went over to the liquor cabinet, glancing through the bottles. "Anything in here catch your fancy?"

"I'll have whatever the boss is having himself," she smiled.

[Louisianan]

February 2nd, 2021

Hypolite Gaspard arrived at the White House. He'd been invited by President Richardson to discuss policy on various fronts, and Hypolite had been wanting to break bread with the president for a few weeks now and was glad to finally have the oppurtunity. After being cleared by staff and Secret Service, Hypolite waited patiently for President Richardson to call him into his office.

Senator Hypolite was welcomed in warmly to the office, shaking hands with the Chief of Staff and Richardson. "Senator its good to see you, areyou enjoying the return to Washington?"

"Eh," Hypolite said with a grin, "I love Washington, but the people in it... not so much. How about you? How you like your new domicile?"

[Dentali]

Senator Hypolite was welcomed in warmly to the office, shaking hands with the Chief of Staff and Richardson. "Senator its good to see you, areyou enjoying the return to Washington?"

"Eh," Hypolite said with a grin, "I love Washington, but the people in it... not so much. How about you? How you like your new domicile?"

Richardson was visibly uncomfortable “tell you the truth sometimes I feel like a kid trying wear his dad’s suit. The Roosevelt room, the Lincoln Bedroom… every place in this building makes you feel small compared to those who came before… I picked the layout and the wallpaper and everything but the bones of it are truly… awesome. In the original sense of the word, full of awe and wonder of the overwhelming sort.”

“I don’t think you get used to it.”

[Louisianan]

"Eh," Hypolite said with a grin, "I love Washington, but the people in it... not so much. How about you? How you like your new domicile?"

Richardson was visibly uncomfortable “tell you the truth sometimes I feel like a kid trying wear his dad’s suit. The Roosevelt room, the Lincoln Bedroom… every place in this building makes you feel small compared to those who came before… I picked the layout and the wallpaper and everything but the bones of it are truly… awesome. In the original sense of the word, full of awe and wonder of the overwhelming sort.”

“I don’t think you get used to it.”

"I understand." Hypolite said in a grandfatherly manner, "Remember though, stay humble, and remember why you're here. Not because of your congressional friends, but because the people want you in this office. Don't become an old pappy fat cat."

"Anyway," Hypolite said, in a business-like fashion, "you're a busy man, Mr. President. I don't want to take too much of that tick-tock goes the clock time. Shall we begin our discussions?"

[Dentali]

Richardson was visibly uncomfortable “tell you the truth sometimes I feel like a kid trying wear his dad’s suit. The Roosevelt room, the Lincoln Bedroom… every place in this building makes you feel small compared to those who came before… I picked the layout and the wallpaper and everything but the bones of it are truly… awesome. In the original sense of the word, full of awe and wonder of the overwhelming sort.”

“I don’t think you get used to it.”

"I understand." Hypolite said in a grandfatherly manner, "Remember though, stay humble, and remember why you're here. Not because of your congressional friends, but because the people want you in this office. Don't become an old pappy fat cat."

"Anyway," Hypolite said, in a business-like fashion, "you're a busy man, Mr. President. I don't want to take too much of that tick-tock goes the clock time. Shall we begin our discussions?"

“Of course… firstly I’d like to know where you stand on the ARA? Just checking in on that front.”

[Louisianan]

"I understand." Hypolite said in a grandfatherly manner, "Remember though, stay humble, and remember why you're here. Not because of your congressional friends, but because the people want you in this office. Don't become an old pappy fat cat."

"Anyway," Hypolite said, in a business-like fashion, "you're a busy man, Mr. President. I don't want to take too much of that tick-tock goes the clock time. Shall we begin our discussions?"

“Of course… firstly I’d like to know where you stand on the ARA? Just checking in on that front.”

"I think it's a damn good bill, it's got my support. The amendment is making me kind of uneasy though." Hypolite said earnestly, "We need the bill, it's important at this point in our economy. Don't worry about me on that front."

[Yaruqo]

"Before I offer any assurances, Mr. President, I just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Aside from the ALLIES Act, which focuses on Afghan SIVs, you also want targeted legislation concerning both the prioritization of Afghan refugee admittance and appropriations to address that?"

"Yes indeed, without committing to specifics at this time that is my priority."

“Hmm, frankly, Mr. President, I believe that as President, you may direct prioritization of refugee applications as needed. I can double check with my staff to confirm that and reach out to Mr. Abernathy once I know more. Regardless of what the law says, I can also throw in a separate appropriations clause into the ALLIES Act for that purpose.”

Oliver checked his watch - a cheap little thing - and sighed. “I’m terribly sorry, Mr. President, Mr. Abernathy, I’ve got a committee hearing I’m supposed to attend in half an hour, I want to make sure I get back to the Hill with some time to prepare for that. Is there anything else you wish to discuss with me, sir?”

[Jovuistan]

To: Rep. Everson Boyd
From: Rep. Joseph Abrahms

Greetings Congressman Boyd,

I am available tomorrow morning. If you would like, we could meet in my office.

Regards,
Noam Joseph Abrahms
Representative from New Jersey's 12th Congressional District

To: Rep. Joseph Abrahms
From: Rep. Everson Boyd

Hello once again, Congressman Abrahms,

Alright, I'll come to your office tomorrow morning. I'll make sure to bring something too.

Most sincerely,
Rep. Everson Boyd
Representative of Wisconsin's 3rd District (1997-)

To: Rep. Phillip Crawford
From: Rep. Everson Boyd

Dear Representative Crawford,

I would like to enquire about the Endless Frontiers Act, specifically about my vote on it and a possible amendment. As you are aware, I am in a precarious position with regards to my reelection, and so I would not like to oppose this. However, I feel the use of federal money to fund weapons of war at this time is unconscionable - although I support the rest of the bill - and so I would like to submit an amendment to prevent the funds in the Act being used for military purposes. I would like to speak to you more about this, and my vote on the bill more broadly.

Most sincerely,
Rep. Everson Boyd
Representative of Wisconsin's 3rd District (1997-)

To: Rep. Everson Boyd
From: Rep. Phillip Crawford

Dear Representative Boyd,

I understand the difficult position you find yourself in. I would be happy to see you at my office to have a discussion about where your vote should go and what you are comfortable with doing. You may come to see me at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Rep. Phillip Crawford
Chair of the House Democratic Caucus

[Velahor]

Senator William Rogers III
@WSRIIISenate
rogers.senate.gov
Very disappointed to see a fellow Democrat spread misinformation about the MARKET Act in front of Congress.(1/5)

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Out of the 3 states usually considered the “northwest,” not a single one has a state-run meat inspection program. But Donal Jonsson’s home state of Maine does.(2/5)

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So in bringing a good-looking steak from Maine compared to an allegedly tainted one from the USDA-inspected northwest, Jonsson refuted his own alleged point that meat inspected by a state is somehow worse. And proved himself to be lying in front of the United States Congress.(3/5)

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Further, if Jonsson somehow bought state-inspected meat from the northwest (which he would have to go to the state to do under the current regulations), it’s logically absurd to think that he could then bring the meat to DC while still keeping it properly refrigerated.(4/5)

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It only further proves how necessary the MARKET Act is when its opponents have to resort to silly props and publicity stunts to fight it, rather than debating it on its merits. The farmers of Maine and Mississippi deserve better than Jonsson and Durant’s fearmongering and obstructionism.(5/5)

[Meelducan]

(Image)
Senator William Rogers III
@WSRIIISenate
rogers.senate.gov
Very disappointed to see a fellow Democrat spread misinformation about the MARKET Act in front of Congress.(1/5)

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Out of the 3 states usually considered the “northwest,” not a single one has a state-run meat inspection program. But Donal Jonsson’s home state of Maine does.(2/5)

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So in bringing a good-looking steak from Maine compared to an allegedly tainted one from the USDA-inspected northwest, Jonsson refuted his own alleged point that meat inspected by a state is somehow worse. And proved himself to be lying in front of the United States Congress.(3/5)

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Further, if Jonsson somehow bought state-inspected meat from the northwest (which he would have to go to the state to do under the current regulations), it’s logically absurd to think that he could then bring the meat to DC while still keeping it properly refrigerated.(4/5)

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It only further proves how necessary the MARKET Act is when its opponents have to resort to silly props and publicity stunts to fight it, rather than debating it on its merits. The farmers of Maine and Mississippi deserve better than Jonsson and Durant’s fearmongering and obstructionism.(5/5)

Donal Jonsson
@DonalJonsson

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Senator your state, conveniently located both North and West, has a state-inspected facility. Maybe losing that hat will free up some brain cells. #Disappointed that you fell for the Rampant Republican deregulation.