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//**Andy Weber**// //**Republican**//
 * Issue**: Environmental Safety, Pollution, Healthcare, and Economy.

I agree with Republican Michael Simpson. I mostly agree with his ideas of is environmental justice, endangered species, and energy use for American citizens

To look at //his// page, go to: [|Mike Simpson's Home Page]

1.Idaho's National Producers are potatoes (which is what it is most famous for), trout, and Austrian Winter Peas. 2.It is the 13 largest state in the United States 3.it is called the Gem State because it holds 72 types of precious stones. Some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. 4. Its population is 1,429,0965. 5. Idaho's top 3 industries are manufacturing, health care, and tourism. 6. The origin of Idaho's name is still unknown and is a mystery.
 * Facts About Idaho:**

1. The system that protects the wilderness is the National Wilderness Preservation System 2. Fish are thinning in the state of Idaho and throughout the world due to pollution. Idaho has lost over 6% of it's fish in the past 2 years. 3. Fire houses are built in forests to help protect from major forest fires. 4.Food chains are Very affected by pollution and this is a big factor in Idaho. 5. Forest fires can take out many miles of land destroying tons of wildlife. This can create endangered species very quickly and easily.
 * Interesting facts about the issues:**

1. Endangered species- Endangered species were not beginning to really be protected until the 19th century. Over 30 million species of animals are endangered species including mostly bugs. Things like pollution, hunting, pesticides, and habitat destruction have led to the extinction of 1,000 species per year, mostly in places like tropical regions. I think that we need to do a better job on helping animals and not doing things like hunting them, and having pollution 2.Energy Use- Since the upgrades of appliances, electrical tools, and more vehicles use, energy consumption has gone up drastically. During World War I and II, coal was the main energy source. That was a big pollutant and is not as commonly used today. One reason coal decreased in used was because many coal mines were damaged after war. Oil was a product that expanded to the Middle East which is where we get our oil today. Oil is the most commonly used product because it powers vehicles. I think that we should find other sources that are renewable as opposed to a nonrenewable resource like coal or oil. I think that more people should use more electric, and solar powered items. 3. Environmental Justice- Companies like steel businesses and power plants are a big factor of things like pollution. Pollutants have contaminated water and air, which kills wildlife. Many studies have shown that high amounts of pollution have come from many low- income and colored communities. But if these businesses close or suffer, the workers will lose their jobs. All of these issues could lead to job losses which is obviously bad.
 * Issues and my view.**


 * Bill-**I think that this bill is very important because healthcare is essential for everyone. People could be very injured or sick and without healthcare, these injuries or illnesses could be life threatening.This bill makes healthcare affordable for every single citizen in the U.S. This could be as serious as cancer or as little as a check up. It is vital.Having bad health can also be part of the environment such as pollution and inhaling toxic fumes and other issues. This is another reason why healthcare is vital and how it related to my issues.That is exactly why people should vote for this bill about making healthcare affordable.

1. "Answers.com - What Are Some Interesting Facts about Idaho." //WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki//. WikiAnswers. Web. 10 Apr. 2011. .
 * Sources**:

2. Newton, David E. "Environmental Justice: Overview." // Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 24 May 2011. <[]>

3.Vaughn, Jacqueline. "Endangered Species: Overview." // Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 24 May 2011. ====4. "Idaho Fun Facts." //InIdaho.com Vacation and Travel Information for McCall, Sun Valley, Boise and the Rest of Idaho//. InIdaho, 2 Nov. 2010. Web. 11 Apr. 2011. . ====

5. Idaho Department of Commerce, C.L. O. "Facts About Idaho." //Home//. Idaho Department of Commerce, 11 Feb. 2011. Web. 8 Apr. 2011. < http://www.visitidaho.org/facts-about-idaho/ >

6."Facts about Idaho - Capitolcommission.idaho.gov." //Home - Capitolcommission.idaho.gov//. Idaho Administration. Web. 28 Mar. 2011. .

7.ABC-CLIO, Judy F. "Issues." //ABC-CLIO-Issues//. ABC-CLIO, 14 Mar. 2011. Web. 31 Mar. 2011. .

8.IdahoVanCowGirl. "Any Facts about Idaho? - Yahoo! Answers." //Yahoo! Answers//. Yahoo Answers. Web. 9 Apr. 2011. .

9. Idaho.gov, Mike. "Environment." //U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho//. Mike Simpson. Web April 10 2011. 

10."Idaho." //Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia//. Wikipedia, 19 May 2011. Web. April 13 2011. < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho >. http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/HB61
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