Nonambar News: Hastiga Votes Against Falleen Centeral Government

==Nonambar News: Hastiga Votes Against Falleen Centeral Government.==
NONAMBAR| Amidst rumours that the Nonambar Agreement will yet again be voted down by a congregation of states who lack an understanding of self-determination the Hastigan State government has begun measures to retaliate to yet another failure of their right to independence. Many delegates have made calls for a forceful cut off from the Falleen government from almost every party within the Hastigan Parliament, the Imperial Party being the only one standing in the way of such a proposal. Many of the members have chanted ‘end this slavery’ and ‘down with oppression’ during the rebuttals of the Imperial Party to such a proposal.
===This speech was delivered by Jonathan Eddings, a HSP member:===
Originally posted by Johnathon Eddings, a HSP member:
“My fellow honourable members of this house, we stand here yet again watching the conscience of the Hastigan state denied its right to leave the oppressive Falleen Empire once more. We stand here yet again as those who would proclaim us as one of their own, states such as Jalberter, Farrulli and Tarbanos now vote against our right, as one of their own, as one of their equals to vote to choose the future we so wish for our nation. It is now that we must say enough, we must fight against this oppression, we must fight against this tyranny. The Hastigan Parliament and people have proclaimed many times they are in favour of the our Falleen Emperor, yet he does nothing to end our suffering, the Hastigan Parliament and people have proclaimed themselves in favour of the Progressive Labour Party, yet they have done nothing to end our suffering. It is by time now, my fellow members, that we take this matter of state into our own hands. Hastiga maintains the second largest GDP in all of Falleentium, sitting at 469 Billion fall, and it is for that reason that these states wish to hold onto us. So that they may enslave the Hastigan people, and gain a bounty from their taxes. I say enough! We must no longer co-operate with the Falleen Centeral Government, we must no longer co-operate with the individual states of Falleentium that deny us our right to self-determination. Hence, it is my proposal that Hastigan taxes belong to Hastigan people, just as the Hastigan future belongs to the Hastigan people.’ We will take control of our future and move forward together. Let all the people know, let all the newspapers report it, let them read all about it! We’re taking control of our future.’
===This Legislation was later proposed to the House:===
====The Alteration of Hastigan Tax:====
====Section I: The Persons Affected by this Act:====
I: All those who live within the Hastigan state and are required to pay taxes to any institution other than the Hastigan Parliament.
====Section II: Taxation Effects:====
I: The Hastigan State Government is charged with enabling its own tax collection service to transfer all taxes granted to the Falleen Centeral Government to the Hastigan State Government.
II: The Hastigan tax rate is to remain identical to the Falleen Nations during the transition period, after which the Hastigan State Government will be required to conduct an inquiry as to the effectiveness of this tax system. 
====Section III: Forfeiture of Right to Falleen Services:====
I: The State Government of Hastiga, and those it represents, forfeit the right to Falleen services covered by the Falleen Nation from taxation, including that of the armed forces:
A: Such is to take effect immediately after the transition period of tax transference has finished. 
The Act was passed overwhelmingly in favour with 509votes in favour to 91 Against, however notable figures that voted against were Hastigan State Chancellor John Oliver and Stephen Crabb, leader of the Imperial Party.
===When questioned on the issue Edward Bradley gave this response:===
Originally posted by Edward Bradley, Federal Representative for Hastiga:
“ The Hastigan State stands on the verge of change, a change that it appears not only the State Parliament expresses its favour towards but as do the people of Hastiga. The government in Corrintrin has failed the Hastigan people over the last four years, such was exemplified when Hastigans turned to the Socialist Party to support their independence. However, the blame for the failure of the Hastigan people does not rest with the Imperial Chancellor alone. Whilst I maintain my support for the Imperial Crown, the Imperial Office has done little to support those who feel betrayed and thrown aside by the Falleen nation. It is as such, that I must regretfully resign my seat from the Imperial Council for the failures of this nation to mend the great rifts between Falleentium and Hastiga. Thank you.”
 
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