mlukehart

I am most like Frank LoBiondo because I share some of the same views.We both are willing to work hard, care about our troops,and care about the environment.
 * Name:** Maddie Lukehart
 * State**: New Jersey
 * Party**: Moderate
 * His Website**: www.house.gov/**lobiondo**/


 * State Facts about New Jersey**:

State Flower: the violet State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch State Song: “I’m From New Jersey!” State Nickname: The Garden state State Tree: The red oak Sate Bug: The bumble bee State Animal: The horse State Fruit: blueberry State Dance: The square dance State governor : Chris Christie


 * __Facts about my issues:__**

New Jersey has a a homeless population of 13,169. New Jersey has a foundation that is currently working towards ending homelessness and offers help to tons of people. New Jersey passed strict drunk driving laws in 2010. New Jersey has multiple medical/research facilities to help with ADD/ADHD. New Jersey had steadily decreasing amount of drunk driving accidents since 1989.


 * Issues**:

__Drunk Driving :__ This was declared illegal during World War II. Having more than .08 as a amount of alcohol in your blood is considered illegal if you are driving. This can be known as Driving Under The Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or Operating a Vehicle while Under the Influence of alcohol (OUI). In 2004, it cased more than 17,000 crashes. My position on this issue is that it is wrong and could easily be prevented if the country would enforce a stricter drunk driving law.

__ADD/ADHD:__ Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a learning disorder that has affected many kids. Some symptoms include lack of attention, impulsiveness, and academic failure.It is said to be a hereditary disorder. In 1930, doctors started using various drugs to try to make the symptoms less severe. My stand on this position is that i would like to see more support for the ADD/ADHD programs in America.

__Homelessness:__ A study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development accounted for 1,588,595 sheltered homeless people in a one-year period between October 2006 and September 2007. There have been various "homeless waves". Some of these waves include time periods like the post-Civil War Era, the Westward Movement Era, the Great Depression Era, and in !980s after the introduction of crack cocaine. Apparently, lack of money is not the only you end up homeless. The National Coalition for the Homeless reported 16% of the single adult homeless population as suffering from some form of severe and persistent mental illness. My position on the issue is that i support the work being done for the homeless and I wish the country could do more to help this cause.


 * Link for the Bill(Teacher Fair Pay Act) **

http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/HB3 Our bill ensures that the citizens of America that they are getting the best possible education for their children. I t also ensures that the public is paying the teachers the pay they earned while not overpaying them for something they did not earn.


 * Resources: **

__Woodard, Judith. "ADD/ADHD: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. __

__Pinto, Katy M. "Equality in the Workplace: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. __

__Watts, Tim J. "Drunk Driving: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. __

__Marr, Matthew. "Homelessness: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. __

"__Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo." // The United States House of Representatives · House.gov //. Web. 20 May 2011. .__

__"Facts and Symbols." // The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey //. Www.state.nj.us/. Web. 20 May 2011. . __

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">"State of New Jersey - Motor Vehicle Commission." // The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey //. Www.state.nj.us/. Web. 20 May 2011. __ __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;"><http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/dui.htm> __

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">// ADHD Center of Northern New Jersey. // ADHD Center of Northern New Jersey. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.feelgoodandfocused.com/>. __

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">"New Jersey Advocacy Network to End Homelessness — NJ Advocacy Network to End Homelessness." // NJ Advocacy Network to End Homelessness — Advocacy // __ __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">// on a Local, State and Federal Level for Adequate Funding and Sound Practices That Will End Homelessness. // New Jersey Advocacy Network to __ __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">End Homelessness. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.njaneh.org/about/>. __

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">"Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ2] - GovTrack.us." // GovTrack.us: Tracking the U.S. Congress //. Gov Track. Web. 20 May 2011. __ __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;"><http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=400244>. __