Monday, January 9, 2012

January 2012 TDL Tournament Congress Topic

Virginia
· Uranium Mining
· Congressional redistricting

International:
· US – China Relations
· Olympics

Domestic:
· Election dates
· Gun Laws & Public Safety

Economic:
· Defense Spending
· Mortgage Crisis

11 comments:

Kelly Stronach-Smithfield HS said...

A resolution to eliminate gerrymandering in Virginia.

WHEREAS: The state of Virginia has approximately 7,882,000 residents that make up 11 electoral districts and

WHEREAS: the practice of gerrymandering includes the creation of electoral districts in an attempt to gain a political advantage and

WHEREAS: the practice of gerrymandering has created electoral districts that are noncontiguous and cut through county borders,

BE IT RESOLVED by this Congress here assembled that the state of Virginia will redraw its electoral districts without the use of gerrymandering in the year 2013 using data compiled from the 2010 census.

Introduced by Kelly Stronach
Smithfield HS

James Wilson of Green Run High said...

A Bill to allow the mining of uranium in Virginia

BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
Section 1: Mining of Uranium is to be allowed in Virginia, taking place at least 5 miles away from water in takes.
Section 2: Uranium is a very hard, heavy and silvery, moderately malleable radioactive metallic chemical element. Mining is the act, process or work of removing ores from a mine. A water intake is a structure through which water enters or exits a conduit
Section 3 The government agency tasked with overseeing the mining would be a combination of the EPA and Department of Energy. Department of Energy would oversee the mining and EPA would oversee the environmental issue and concerns.
Section 4 The implementation date will be November 1st 2012
Section 5 All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted Senator James Wilson of Green Run High School

James Timko said...

A Resolution to Increase the Defense Spending
WHEREAS, the defense spending has been cut to its lowest gross domestic product since 1939; and
WHEREAS, the unemployment rate for December 2011 is 8.5%; and
WHEREAS, an increase of the defense spending would increase job opportunities; and
WHEREAS, an increased military would allow the United States to maintain its paramount influence around the globe; and
WHEREAS, those affected by the military deserve their respect for their enormous sacrifice; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States would increase its defense budget to promote American interests across the world and at home.
Respectfully submitted,
James Timko
Western Branch High School

Janaezjah Ryder said...

A Resolution To Add Non-Western Sports To The Olympics

WHEREAS, most of the Olympic sports are popular in western nations many eastern countries are underrepresented
WHEREAS, only those nations that assimilate and participate in western sports are successful in the Olympics
WHEREAS, there are more countries in the East than there are in West
RESOLVE, the Olympics denotes equality and peace and yet those with lesser political influence are subjugated under Western powers. To end this is simple. By adding more sports of an Eastern nature would broaden Olympian participants and help define equality.

Leaha Pohlman said...

A Bill to
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1: There will be less strict rules on owning and carrying a gun depending on the death toll of each state. To increase Public Safety in the community
SECTION 2: Death toll- the rate at which people die each year or how many have died in that year
SECTION 3: A. NRA (National rifle Association)
B. Guncite
SECTION 4: This law will take effect within six months of passage, from the date this Bill is enacted into Congress.
SECTION 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Introduced by: Grassfield High School

Jordan Brown - Western Branch High School said...

A Bill to Ban Uranium Mining in Protected Environments

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
Section 1. Uranium ore is used in nuclear power, a method deemed as a solution to the current global energy crisis. However, this means of energy, thought to be beneficial in a majority of aspects, is most harmful at its very core. The current methods of mining uranium deplete the mining locations and ravage environmental communities. While nuclear power is essential to the worldly means of power supply, the United States must prohibit exploitation of mining in environmentally protected areas and must mine in moderation.
Section 2. Uranium mining is the extracting of uranium ore from the ground; uranium is then used in the process of nuclear power generation. Protected Environments include regions essential to the the conservation of biodiversity.
Section 3. This piece of legislation will be overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency.
SECTION 4. This law will take effect immediately.
Section 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void
Introduced by Jordan Brown
Western Branch High School

Divya Karuturi-Grassfield High School said...

A Resolution to Keep Ban on Uranium Mining
WHEREAS, Radiation from Uranium mining is released into the environment when exposed to air and water; and
WHEREAS, 78 category-strength hurricanes have hit Virginia in the past century; and
WHEREAS, Potential health risks to nearby residents from exposure to Uranium include lung cancer, birth defects, and organ damage; and
WHEREAS, Establishment of a uranium industry in southern Virginia would strangle efforts to diversify the region’s economy and threaten existing businesses—including agriculture, tourism, and recreational fisheries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that Virginia will continue its ban on Uranium Mining
Introduced by Divya Karuturi

Tyler Hasty said...

A Bill Regarding Mortgage Crisis
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The United States Government will no longer give any funding to create mortgage backed securities. The Federal Government will also not participate in the mortgage securities market.
SECTION 2. A mortgage backed security is when the government insures that a financial instrument involving a mortgage is secured by providing financial capital as a means of the security.
SECTION 3. The Treasury will be responsible for the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 4. This law will take effect within two months of passage.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Introduced by.Tyler Hasty
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Molly Bohan - Great Bridge High School said...

A Resolution Regarding National Gun Laws:
Be it resolved

Whereas firearms cause an decrease in public safety and, subsequently, an increase in deaths.

Whereas The USFG holds the power to implement gun laws that hold true to "The Right to Bear Arms" while also improving public safety.

Be it resolved that the USFG should take larger steps in implementing restrictions and nationwide requirements of individuals registering firearms.

Madison Kozoyed- Western Branch High School said...

A Resolution to Increase Voter Turnout in Federal Elections
WHEREAS, America’s voter turnout has decreased significantly over the past few decades; and
WHEREAS, Voting is the civic duty of every American citizen; and
WHEREAS, The American government was made “of the people, for the people, and by the people; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,By the Congress here assembled that The United States federal government shall observe the Tuesday after the first Monday in November as a federal holiday to increase voter turnout in national elections.

Respectfully Submitted,
Madison Kozoyed
Western Branch High School

Anonymous said...

A Bill to Ban Uranium Mining in Virginia
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The State of Virginia shall issue a ban of all uranium mining and related activities.
SECTION 2. The length of the ban shall be decided by the Virginia General Assembly.
SECTION 3. This bill shall be regulated by Virginia department of Mines Minerals and Energy.
SECTION 4. This law will take effect immediately.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Introduced by. Jim An
Great Bridge High School