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| + | The United States of LaivNFang, was a nation located in the [[Antarctic Oasis]] in 2006. Once home to over 1.5 billion people, LaivNFang was abandoned in favour of a newer homeland called NewLaivNFang, also located in the [[Antarctic Oasis]]. |
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| − | region=[[Antarctic Oasis]] |
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| − | motto="Close your eyes... it'll all be over soon" |
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| − | language=English |
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| − | capital=LaivNFang Central |
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| − | population= 640 Million |
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| − | currency=Pound |
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| − | government_type=Presidential-Unitary Republic |
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| − | leader_title1=President |
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| − | leader_name1='''Kristian S. Hayes''' |
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| − | leader_title2=Vice President |
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| − | leader_name2='''Amanda Vanstoner''' |
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| − | leader_title3=Secretary of State |
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| − | leader_name3='''Emma Lee |
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| − | '''LaivNFang''', officially the United States of LaivNFang, is a nation situated in the [[Antarctic Oasis]] and is home to over half a billion residents. The nation of LaivNFang federated via referenda in 1988 and has since shared diplomatic ties with neighbouring countries including [[Omigodtheykilledkenny]], Cronaria, The Unionized Stoners, [[Kivisto]], Queen Fran, Naudrathir and Guetland.
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| − | == Government ==
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| − | The United States of LaivNFang is a presidential-unitary republic, with a unicameral parliamentary system of government. Democratic elections are held every six years, in which the people elect members to the 228-seat House of Representatives, where the LaivNFang Liberal Party currently holds the balance of power. The Government is led by the President, currently Mr Kristian S. Hayes, whose unprecedented popularity has led him win three consecutive elections as Head of Government.
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| − | The LaivNFang Labor Party, the LaivNFang Greens and the Fangish Democrats currently serve in Opposition.
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| − | {{Image|http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5694/electionresults06yy5.png|right|Election '06|National Election 2006
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| − | For many years, LaivNFang operated under a semi-presidential republic system, with the nomination of President and Prime Minister being a seperate matter for the winning party's rank and file to select from elected members. In January 2007, the Government passed legislation introducing parlimentary unicameralism, uniting both Houses and merging the offices of the President and Prime Minister. Hayes immediately gained complete control of his party room and in turn, both State and Government and was sworn in as President of LaivNFang on January 11.
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| − | Shortly after, President Hayes made an important address to the nation, outlining his vision for the future 'the strength of which lies in good bilateralism within the Antarctic Oasis region.' On January 23, President Hayes announced his new Cabinet. Snubbing domestic policy, Hayes announced the unification of several portfolios, to create the new Domestic Affairs department, headed by Ruth Walker. Former Transport Minister, Emma Lee was reassigned as Secretary of State, responsible for Foreign Affairs. General Barrett retained his portfolio in Defense, as did Michael Hodgman who remained Attorney-General. Kim C. Breezley was endorsed as Ambassador to the United Nations and Paul Hollick was confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury.
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| − | The Hayes Administration formally announced on February 17 that Member for South Oz, Ms Amanda Vanstoner was being elevated to Special Minister of State and interim Vice President.
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| − | '''Key members of the Hayes Administration:'''
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| − | |President ''& Member for LaivNFang City''
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| − | |Kristian S. Hayes
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| − | |<small>Administration & Local Government.</small>
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| − | |Vice-President ''& Member for South Oz''
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| − | |Amanda Vanstoner
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| − | |<small>Special Minister of State</small>
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| − | |Secretary of Defense ''& Member for South Oz''
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| − | |General James B. Barrett
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| − | |<small>Armed Forces, Police & Specialised Units.</small>
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| − | |Secretary of State ''& Member for New Fangois''
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| − | |Emma Lee
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| − | |<small>Foreign Affairs.</small>
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| − | |Secretary of the Treasury ''& Member for North Oz''
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| − | |Paul 'Stretch' Hollick
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| − | |<small>Trade & Economic Prospect.</small>
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| − | |Attorney General ''& Member for Laivo Darxus''
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| − | |W.M. Hodgman, QC
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| − | |<small>Law & Courts</small>
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| − | |Secretary of Domestic Affairs ''& Member for LaivNFang City''
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| − | |Ruth Walker
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| − | |<small>Employment, Education, Social Welfare & Roads.</small>
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| − | |Ambassador to the UN
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| − | |Kim C. Breezley
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| − | The judiciary is controlled by the High Court of LaivNFang, which has extensive representation throughout the country and overseen by Chief Justice Mary M. Miles. Associate justices are appointed by the President on advice from the Attorney-General, Mr W.M. Hodgman, QC. Other courts serving the people, include the Supreme Provincial Court and the Metropolitan Magistrates Court.
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| − | {{Image|http://i12.tinypic.com/2dgkcn5.png|center|Hayes Administration 2007|Hayes Administration 2007 from left: '''Ruth Walker''', '''James Barrett''', '''Kristian Hayes''', '''Stretch Hollick''', '''W.G. Hodgman''' & '''Emma Lee'''}}
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| − | == Defense ==
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| − | LaivNFang is served by the LaivNFangish Police Association (LPA) a national crime-fighting force which has been extensively effective in reducing the crime rate and deterring criminals. The LPA are also responsible for operating highly-successful community education programmes, designed to assist youth in bridging a better future. | + | |
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| − | The Armed Forces of LaivNFang largely consists of an elite AirForce contingent, supported by considerable ground forces in the Army. The Navy exists in predominately a support and transport role and is also responsible for sea border patrol. A small specialist force of ninjas known as the Special Service Patrol (SSP) are responsible for keeping an eye on LaivNFang's land borders which have remained peaceful in past years. The Armed Forces are overseen by the Vice President and Minister for Defense, General James B. Barrett who Chief of the Armed Forces. Military service is undertaken on a voluntary basis and is open to all male and female permanent citizens who are over the age of 18 and declared fit.
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| − | == Demographics ==
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| − | LaivNFang has maintains an active immigration program throughout the region to boost population growth. A diverse range of immigrants are granted citizenship with a particular emphasis on previous vocational training. The immigration quota also makes allowances for additional family members and possible refugees, whose cases are heard on an individual basis by the High Court.
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| − | English is the national language but the traditional Fangish is also widely used. Thanks to progressive social policies in multi-cultural education, a considerable proportion of the population are bilingual. Consideration is also made in general society for the hearing and visually imparied.
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| − | School attendance is compulsory throughout LaivNFang for children aged 6–16 years. In addition, the Government has established 52 public universities and 634 feeder colleges, at which teachers, instructors and lecturers are tested on a routine basis to ensure their skills are at a premium standard. Approximately 64% of LaivNFangems between the ages of 24 and 68 have vocational or tertiary qualifications. The Government made a surprise announcement in early 2007, that they were introducing immediate new legislation effectively offering free education to all LaivNFang citizens. Although the move is expected to be a heavy burden on income tax, the public response has been positive, as has international critique. The Government has committed further funding to revamping the education system.
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| − | The Government has been criticised abroad for offering increasingly low standards of Health care to it's citizens, resulting in many contagious diseases being left untreated and with medical personnel a rare sight, many people living at or below the povery line are essentially left to fend for themselves. A small, exclusive group of medical surgeons perform occasional procedures for rich people who can afford it. Lack of Government incentives have reduced organ donation rates to an all-time low. There is a single national Abortion clinic which operates only in unusual circumstances or when ordered by the courts.
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| − | An increase in trans-gender activity amongst the nation's youth has led to ill-concieved Government policy to admit transsexuals to psychiatric wards without having their cases assessed on an individual basis. The move has been met with criticism from the country's most influential civil rights activists, who believe it's unfair to treat these people as criminals. Nevertheless, President Hayes has refused to back down from his stance on this issue.
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| − | The Supreme Church of LaivNFang is the official state religion, however is adopted by only 39% (2007 est.) of the population. The head of the church is the Bishop J.J. Ripper, who is best known for his televangelistic preaching and for living a very comfortable lifestyle.
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| − | The most beloved national sport is LaivNFang Rules Football, which holds a grand final spectacular every November, often attracting high profile Government ministers. The game is considered an icon of the LaivNFangish way of life. National sporting teams also represent LaivNFang in International Cricket, Golf and Basketball.
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| − | == Economic Growth ==
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| − | LaivNFang's strong economy has been considered increasingly revolutionary in recent years, backed by a liberal-minded Government and a talented Treasury. Domestically, many LaivNFangems benefit financially from shares in the fishnet stocking industry. Abroad, cheese and soda export sales have weakend in foreign markets as of late, as interest in LaivNFang's Arms Manufacturing industry increases. Back home, the Government has been repeatedly criticised for allowing private militia to use high-powered main battle weapons to complete corporate take-over transactions, when civil negotiations go awry.
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| − | In January 2007, President Hayes shocked the nation and indeed his own party, when he announced an immediate cabinet reschuffle, dropping high-profile Treasurer William G. Hallifax from the new line-up. So bitter was Hallifax that he immediately left office and resigned his electoral seat, catapaulting Paul 'Stretch' Hollick into the spotlight, where the President would have preferred to wait until public dissatisfaction over the decision, had settled before introducing his new man for the job. A former Finance spokesperson, Mr Hollick succeeded to the office promising immediate tax relief across the board. His promise was short-lived however, as income tax rates rose on six seperate occasions in as many days between January 11-17. Mr Hollick has refused to directly explain or apologise for already failing to fulfill his commitment, leaving many in doubt about his appointment.
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| − | The current income tax rate for all LaivNFangems is 86%.
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| − | == Regional Rankings ==
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| − | !Description
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| − | | 7/67
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| − | | Most Beautiful Environments <small> January 23, 2007</small>
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| − | | 7/71
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| − | | Smartest Citizens <small> February 21, 2007</small>
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| − | | 8/73
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| − | | Most Cultured <small> February 23, 2007</small>
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| − | | 11/74
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| − | | Lowest Crime Rates <small> January 30, 2007</small>
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| − | | 12/69
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| − | | Safest Nations <small> January 18, 2007</small>
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| − | | 40/68
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| − | | Largest Furniture Restoration Industry <small> January 23, 2007</small>
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| − | | 41/69
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| − | | Healthiest Nations <small> January 17, 2007</small>
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| − | | 45/69
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| − | | Most Corrupt Governments <small> January 15, 2007</small>
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| − | | 55/73
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| − | | Largest Agricultural Sector <small> February 7, 2007</small>
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| − | == United Nations Activity ==
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| − | LaivNFang is a member of the [[United Nations]] and it's current Ambassador is Mr Kim C. Breezley.
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| − | Breezley sparked controversy recently when he announced LaivNFang was voting against the proposed No Ex Post Facto Laws. Breezley argued that this resolution prevents member Governments from adequetly punishing home-grown terror suspects with links to international terrorism. In more recent times, LaivNFang has come under increasing pressure from it's General Assembly counterparts, for the lacklustre role the nation has played during UN debate. Having abstained from voting on the past three resolutions, the third sparking regional concern about LaivNFang's nuclear ambitions, Ambassador Breezley has been instructed in no uncertain terms to speak with his Government as soon as possible, about reconsidering the nation's UN membership.
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| − | !Vote Result
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| − | | Nov '06
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| − | | Repeal "Hearing Impaired Aid Act"
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| − | | For.
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| − | | Repeal successful.
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| − | | Nov '06
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| − | | Repeal "Public Domain"
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| − | | Abstained.
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| − | | Repeal successful.
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| − | | Nov '06
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| − | | UN Fair Wage Convention
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Dec '06
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| − | | Repeal "World Heritage List"
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| − | | For.
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| − | | Repeal successful.
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| − | | Dec '06
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| − | | Repeal "Due Process"
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| − | | Repeal successful.
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| − | | Dec '06
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| − | | Mutual Recognition of Borders
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Dec '06
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| − | | UN Drug Act
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| − | | For.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Jan '07
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| − | | Sexual Privacy Act
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| − | | For.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Jan '07
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| − | | Extraordinary Rendition
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| − | | Abstained.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Jan '07
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| − | | No Ex Post Facto Laws
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| − | | Against.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Jan '07
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| − | | Healthcare Certification
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| − | | Abstained.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Jan '07
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| − | | UN Educational Committee
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| − | | Abstained.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Feb '07
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| − | | Nuclear Responsibility
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| − | | Abstained.
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| − | | Resolution defeated.
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| − | | Feb '07
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| − | | Continuity Of Government
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| − | | For.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Feb '07
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| − | | Emigration Rights
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| − | | For.
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| − | | Resolution passed.
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| − | | Feb '07
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| − | | Repeal 'Free Education'
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| − | | Against.
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| − | | Resolution at vote.
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