Space Elevator Research Bill

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Space Elevator Research Bill

1.  The Republic of Atlasia authorizes $40,000,000 to be put into research of the necessary technology of the space elevator.

2.  One year from the passage of this bill, a representative of the research team will report back to the Senate with recommendations of funding for the construction of the structure.

Sponsor: Sen. Harry

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Another interesting idea, but I'm afraid that this is not the time. Cutting spending should be this Senate's priority.

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I'm afraid that my previous objection still stands, whether we put in a lump sum of $40 million, or $8 million a year for several years.

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If we're trying to cut costs, this is the way.  Once built ...

And if. At this stage, I don't think that the investment is justified, while we have to do things like cut children's nutrition programs to reduce the deficit. (Yes, we did have to do that.)

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Proposed Amendment. The bill will be re-written as follows:

1.  The Republic of Atlasia authorizes $8,000,000 per fiscal year to be put into research of the necessary technology of the space elevator.

2.  Five years from the passage of this bill, a representative of the research team will report back to the Senate with recommendations of funding for the construction of the structure.

The question is on the above amendment. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

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There have voted:
Aye: 2
No: 4
Abstain: 2

With one vacancy, the amendment is rejected.

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The question is on final passage of the bill. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

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The bill has garnered enough votes to fail. Senators have 24 hours to vote or change their votes.

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There have voted:
Aye: 2
No: 5
Abstain: 1

Therefore, the bill fails.