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Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: I
Number: 1
Leg_Title: UN Peacekeeping in Africa
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: that, Whereas Africa's extended reliance on the UN is making
Line02: the continent weaker; and
Line03: Whereas this is also taking a significant toll on the UN's
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Line05: Whereas this problem was caused by European colonization
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Lenny Enkhbold
School: Salem High School
Date: 02 Mar 2010
Time: 14:29:20

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: D
Number: 2
Leg_Title: Airline Security
Line00: Be it resolved
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Line03: Whereas the US government is planning even more security,
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Line06: Whereas security is so tight, making people wary to
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Line08: Whereas security is also very stereotypical, often checking
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Line11: Therefore be it resolved that airline security have
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Abigail Cloney
School: Christiansburg High School
Date: 16 Mar 2010
Time: 14:01:41

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: E
Number: 1
Leg_Title: Increased Support for Unemployed Americans
Line00: Be it enacted
Line01: WHERAS: Over 14.3 million Americans are currently unemployed
Line02: due to the recent economic recession; and
Line03: WHERAS: Due to lack of employment, many Americans are unable
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Line06: WHERAS: Federal welfare agencies only receive 43% of the
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Line08: WHERAS: As of 2008, 20% of children living in the United
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Line12: HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: The federal government should increase
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Elizabeth O'Brien
School: Carroll County High School
Date: 17 Mar 2010
Time: 14:27:38

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: I
Number: 1
Leg_Title: Al Queda in Pakistan
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas: the United States does not currently buy opium from
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Line03: Whereas: The Afghani opium funds the majority of Al Queda
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Line05: Whereas: the current method of eradication by burning opium
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Line08: ASSEMBLED THAT: the US should buy opium from Afghani farmers
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Luke Childress
School: Carroll County High School
Date: 17 Mar 2010
Time: 14:57:56

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: D
Number: 2
Leg_Title: Airline Security
Line00: Be it resolved
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Abigail Cloney
School: Christiansburg High School
Date: 18 Mar 2010
Time: 14:05:21

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: I
Number: 2
Leg_Title: Increasing the Efficiency of the U.S. Aid to Pakistan
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas Al-Qaeda is a serious, destabilising force in
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Line03: Whereas Al-Qaeda forces are known to have bases in
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Line05: Whereas these terrorist elements are detrimental to
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Line07: Therefore be it resolved that of th $7.5 billion that the US
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: J. Ledbetter
School: Salem High School
Date: 23 Mar 2010
Time: 13:27:52

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: D
Number: 3
Leg_Title: Immediate use of full body scanners to ensure US safety
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas the United States of America's national security is
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Line05: Whereas Utilizing full-body scanners will significantly aid
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Line07: Whereas A multitude of full body scanners have already been
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Joanne Tranquille
School: Salem High School
Date: 23 Mar 2010
Time: 13:44:42

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: V
Number: 4
Leg_Title: Create & Require a VA Handgun License to Purchase a Handgun
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas Currently people may purchase handguns in Virginia
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Line04: Whereas Virginians need to understand the responsibility of
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Line06: Whereas By taking and passing a required class a Virginian
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Olivia Mischianti
School: Salem High School
Date: 23 Mar 2010
Time: 13:54:19

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: D
Number: 12345
Leg_Title: Immediate Removal of "Don't ask Don't tell" Policy
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas, The US constitution prevents any kind of
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Line03: Whereas, The policy of "Don't ask Don't tell clearly
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Douglas Miller
School: Carroll County High School
Date: 24 Mar 2010
Time: 14:55:25

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: I
Number: 1
Leg_Title: Resolution To Encourage International Forces in Pakistan
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Wheras, the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization has become a
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Line03: Whereas, Pakistan's limited attempts to rid the region of
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Sam Spencer
School: Blacksburg High School
Date: 25 Mar 2010
Time: 09:35:05

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: E
Number: 2
Leg_Title: Resolution To Provide Jobs Through Construction Projects
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas, the US faces a 9.7% unemployment rate due to the
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Line03: Whereas, this will affect other key sectors of the economy
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Line05: Whereas, outdated and costly energy use will only contribute
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Line07: Therefore, be it resolved by this Student Congress here
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: David Rivera
School: Blacksburg High School
Date: 25 Mar 2010
Time: 09:57:45

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: D
Number: 1
Leg_Title: Ending the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy in the US Military
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas, since 1993, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has
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Line05: Whereas, this has resulted in over 13,000 people from being
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Line08: Whereas, this is an outdated and unnecessary policy which
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Chris Arthur
School: Blacksburg High School
Date: 25 Mar 2010
Time: 10:29:36

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: E
Number: 7
Leg_Title: Increase funding for Charter Schools
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas: Charter schools currently receive only 61% of the
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Line03: Whereas: Charter schools are indepenent public schools, and
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Line06: Whereas: Charter schools have 9% higher test scores than
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Barkari Brown
School: Salem High School
Date: 25 Mar 2010
Time: 13:03:28

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: I
Number: 8
Leg_Title: Peacekeeping efforts in Africa
Line00: Be it resolved
Line01: Whereas The UN currently has many intertwined peacekeeping
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Andrew Franklin
School: Salem High School
Date: 25 Mar 2010
Time: 13:10:01

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: V
Number: 2
Leg_Title: A Resolution to Keep Virginia Green
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Line01: Whereas the United States faces the growing threat of
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Line04: Whereas, personal vehicle use contributes up to 18% of such
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Line09: Whereas, 13 states already follow a stricter set of vehicle
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Nikki Luke
School: Blacksburg High School
Date: 26 Mar 2010
Time: 07:11:33

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
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Number: 3
Leg_Title: A Resolution to Support U.N. Peacekeeping in the Congo
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Carl David Goette-Luciak
School: Blacksburg High School
Date: 26 Mar 2010
Time: 07:17:26

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: V
Number: 16
Leg_Title: Green Jobs for Virginia
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Cody Boyd
School: Carroll County High School
Date: 26 Mar 2010
Time: 12:35:50

Docket: Docket A
Legislation: Resolution #
Area: V
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Leg_Title: Resolution to Regulate Gun-Show Sales
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SubmitTitle: Representative
Submitted_By: Sunil L. Puri
School: Blacksburg High School
Date: 27 Mar 2010
Time: 17:41:18