BREAKING--Envelope Containing Suspicious Powder Found At Treasury Building In Mavocke

BREAKING NEWS


MAVOCKE--Treasury officials have confirmed an envelope containing a suspicious powder was found in the main office of the National Treasury Headquarters building in downtown Mavocke this afternoon.

According to Treasury spokeswoman Alissa Allencart, the envelope was discovered around 3:15 pm eastern time.

A worker noticed the envelope and immediately alerted supervisors, who contacted police.

The building was evacuated at approximately 3:20 pm. Police are on-scene and a hazardous materials unit is en route.

Many streets in the downtown core have been closed off. GNN will have continuing coverage of this breaking story.

Duschowitz 'Relieved' Election Over, Decries Campaign's Negative Tone

Ousted gov says negative campaign took toll on family

BROOKINGS, BIERELAND--Outgoing Biereland Gov. Jenny Duschowitz is "relieved" the election is over.

The Conservative governor who lost her re-election bid to Nationalist San Bartholomew admits she's disappointed she lost, but told the Greene Mountain Press newspaper she's glad the election is over.

"I'm relieved it's over because this election was just extremely negative and heated, and it really took a toll on my family and myself," Duschowitz said.

The governor told the GMP even her young children started questioning her personal character and integrity when they saw negative campaign literature that attacked the governor's position on the environment, abortion, and gay marriage.

"I knew I'd had enough when I walked in the front door at home one night and my nine-year-old daughter ran up to me in tears saying she had heard all these horrible things, like I didn't care about polar bears or pregnant ladies and that I hated gay people. She had seen some videos on YouTube and all the negative ads in the mail. Even kids at school were telling her these things," Duschowitz said.

Duschowitz is no political wimp. In her first run for governor, she faced a tense general campaign against then-Brookings Mayor Steve Pottomeaux. Before that, she served as lieutenant governor and before that in Mavocke working for President Dan Byelle's communications team.

"I've seen a lot of ugliness in politics," Duschowitz told the GBC's Glenn Awell in an interview last week. "But this race takes the cake, as far as I'm concerned. I've never been the target of a campaign as heated and downright hateful as this campaign. This race was extraordinarily negative and full of attacks. And that saddens me because Biereland is not that kind of state. We pride ourselves in Biereland on having a civil, positive discourse. I feel like Biereland is better than that. And the people of Biereland lost out on this one."

The gubernatorial race in Biereland was considered the closest race in the country, and quickly became the most intense and divisive of the 2010 election cycle. Both political parties poured millions of dollars, many from out of state, into the race.

Despite serious policy differences, Duschowitz says she wishes her successor well.

"I hope San Bartholomew realizes that he works for the people of Biereland, and not for himself or the Nationalist Party or any special interest group," she said. "And I hope his governing strategy is more diplomatic and conciliatory than his campaign against me."

Gabler To Be Next Governor General

Ceona governor defeats four rivals to become second female Governor General

MAVOCKE--Ceona Gov. Christine Gabler (pronounced "Gabe-ler") has been chosen to be the next Governor General.

Gabler was chosen by her fellow Nationalist governors. While the ballots are secret, it is known that Gabler tied with Veroche Gov. Linda Van Auhn in the final round of voting. The two received five votes each.

Because there was a tie, the seven NAT lieutenant governors cast votes also, resulting in a 9-8 vote in Gabler's favor.

East Deschire Gov. Lynn DeMont, Trinton Gov. Mark De Auonne and Wellington Gov. Pierre Carten also competed for the top position, but all three lost in the first round of voting.

Immediately following the final vote, Van Auhn congratulated Gabler, calling her a "sure success."

"She's a close friend and I know she'll make a great Governor General," Van Auhn told the NPF.

Gabler herself did not speak to the press following the vote. Instead, she hurried off to an intelligence briefing at Collester.

While walking out of the closed-door voting session, Gabler did tell a reporter from the NPF she is "excited" and "determined to bring strong leadership" to the Governor General's position.

Collester Press Secretary Adam Kolbert told the media President Menuhaeo is pleased with Gabler's selection.

"The President considers Christine Gabler to be a close friend and a respected colleague. He looks forward to working with her toward positive change in this country," Kolbert said.

Outgoing Governor General, Donna Almone (C-POG), also congratulated Gabler on being chosen.

"I congratulate Christine Gabler on her selection as Governor General. I wish her the best of luck," Almone said in a statement.

Gabler is the first Nationalist to hold the Governor General position in ten years. She is the second woman, after Almone, to hold the nation's fifth-highest ranking position.