SENATE HEARING: GAWorth for Secretary of Internal Affairs (Confirmed)

[GAworth]

How will you work with the Senate to fully implement policies that it enacts as law?

I will certainly work with the Senate to make sure that the laws are being implemented.

Do you have any suggestions for how to enact the Pacific Stimulus? Do you have any recommendations on how the money would be spent, if it is greenlighted?

Well, I have been thinking about this for a while. I feel that the money should be given after the Pacific has shown exactly how the money is to be spent. After each initiative is enacted by the Pacific then the money dedicated to that portion of the stimulus will be released by my office. That way whatever amount is allocated is less likely to be squandered. To the second part of the question, I feel that the money should go to infrastructure, small business start ups support, an investment bank (possibly), programs similar to Start Up Chile which is a program to bring in entrepreneurs to the region, adult education, STEM college grants  or loans, and support to create a sustainable green energy/industry sector. However, this is ultimately up to the Pacific on how the money would be spent and what the Senate would want to give the money for. However, I would be more than willing to sit down with the Governor, the council, oakvale, and the Senate to come up with a satisfactory stimulus bill.

[GAworth]

While I hope to read answers to the questions above, I admire the nominee's dedication to the game. My only concern is that it is one less person in the Midwest government.

You will have my vote!

I appreciate your confidence in me. It was tough for me to decide to leave the Midwest Althing. However, if I am confirmed I am sure the Midwest can come up with energetic legislators to keep the activity going. Seeing Brewer enter the race, and Cris and Arturo stepping up the activity makes me confident that the region will remain strong. Also, the legislation I have introduced will carry over to the next Althing so there will plenty of legislation to debate.

[GAworth]

Will you pledge to weigh in on legislation as it concerns your Department?

I will certainly review legislation that concerns my department. I will certainly step in and chime in if I feel the law needs to be altered. But yes I will certainly try my best to weigh in.

[GAworth]

Will you continue your predecessor's valiant efforts to complete the much needed and statutorily mandated indepependent budget (established by the Comprehesensive Social Security Act)?

I will certainly give it my best. I will look to receive the materials that Superique was working on and continue the effort.

[GAworth]

Do you plan to work with the GM to create interesting scenarios and situations that could stimulate gameplay?

Absolutely, I feel that there need to be scenarios to force regions to react and even the Federal Government!

[GAworth]

When it comes time for federal budget negotiations once more, where do you see the biggest potential problems for appropriations?

I thank you Senator for the question. I must admit, I am not one who has followed intently federal appropriating procedures. That said, if confirmed, I will certainly brush up and see what could have improved last time. A rule of thumb for me is, is the program doing what it is suppose to do, if not, can it be fixed or should it be scrapped? Also, a potential problem I could see is a huge push to lower taxes, which I am in favor of certain tax reductions as long as they don't lead to cuts, and therefore have to cut services that are effective and doing the job. Also, potentially to much focus may be on the Pacific or not enough on the Pacific, or specifically Atlasia wide programs that may benefit the western most region.

[GAworth]

I wish to thank everyone for voting for me. I know the Vice-President has not confirmed the vote, when may I take the oath of office?

[GAworth]

I wish to thank everyone for voting for me. I know the Vice-President has not confirmed the vote, when may I take the oath of office?

...when Matt closes the vote.

Thanks!