In other words. the question of appropriation may be a question of degree. but it does not destroy the privileged right that the bill has. Third. Those that will provide for a smooth transition from the status of Territory to that of State. namely. (a) the continued effectiveness of already enacted laws until they are displaced by other legislation. (b) the nonabatement of pending litigation and causes of action. (c) the continuation in office of officials until new ones are chosen and the holding of the first election of the new States Congressional delegation. (d) the adjustment of certain Federal statutes to the new status of Alaskafor example. the statutes dealing with the judicial system. the Federal Reserve System. and immigration and nationality matters. Some of these may differ in degree. but they do not differ in kind from the many earlier bills for the admission of States. All of these provisions.
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