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 * NICHOLAS SAGAL**
 * Political Party:** Moderate
 * State:** Missouri

I am most like Todd Akin as i agree with him. ([])


 * 5 INTERESTING FACTS:**
 * 1.** Missouri was the starting place for Lewis and Clark's journey.
 * 2.** St. Louis, Missouri was the starting point for the Morman Trek.
 * 3.** Nick-named the 'Show-Me' state.
 * 4.** Missouri was part of the Louisiana Purchase.
 * 5.** Missouri produces 90% of the principal lead supply in the nation.


 * 5 INTERESTING ISSUE-RELATED FACTS:**
 * 1.** Missouri was the first state west of the Mississippi River to produce coal commercially.
 * 2.** Missouri has substantial nuclear capacity.
 * 3.** Missouri has its own recycling assosiation called MRA.
 * 4.** Missouri conducts about 43,000 tests per year for about 100 potential contaminants.
 * 5.** Wind energy is the most used renewable energy used in Missouri.


 * 3 INTERESTING ISSUES:**

I think if we are to continue to grow as a civilization, we have to find new resources for energy. These sources should preferably be renewable also. The most efficient rewnewable source of energy, I personally think, is solar energy. There are of course many flaws with this kind of energy though. The sun may not always be shining, it is expensive to collect. If we could find a new resource that is efficient, cheap to harness and, most importantly, renewable, we will grow much more quickly. It should also try to replace fossil fuels.
 * RENEWABLE & ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES:**

Stop and look around for a moment. Is there a trash bin in the room you are in? Better yet, is there a recycling bin? Imagine that trash bin ten thousand times bigger. Then you get a landfill, or in other words, an enviorment killer. But that recycling bin can help stop that landfill from getting any bigger. Recycling can make the world cleaner. It is not that hard to throw a plastic bottle in a recycling bin rather than a trash bin. Recycling is not just with plastic though, it is also with water and electronics. Instead of leaving your computer on when you are finished with it, turn it off. Electronics produce some of the most toxic waste. Remember: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
 * RECYCLING:**

One of the most amazing, and dangerous energy sources is Nuclear power. It may produce a ton of energy for our lives, but it comes with many risks. A total meltdown of one power plant can kill thousands. Just like it did in Chernobyl. Then there is the most latest disaster in Japan. There is no telling what may happen to that reactor. I am not saying we should ban Nuclear power, but rather take further precautions. With great power, comes even greater responsibility.
 * NUCLEAR POWER:**


 * LINK TO BILL AND EXPLANATION:**
 * http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/HB5**
 * The purpose of this bill is to protect our trees and reduce paper production by 25%. If we cut down paper, soon we could use more computers than paper. This bill would effect Schools, Business's and Hospitals. If we cut down too many trees for paper, we may not have any left for oxygen. In place of paper, we would start using more electronics. For example, start using things like Smartboards, computers, and tablets. **


 * BIBLIOGRAPHY:**
 * 1.** Henderson, Harry. "Renewable & Alternative Energy Sources: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 13 Mar. 2011.


 * 2.** York, Jo. "Recycling: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 16 Mar. 2011.


 * 3.** Henderson, Harry. "Nuclear Power: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 3 Apr. 2011.


 * 4.** Thomassey, Grenetta. "Freshwater Issues: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 3 Apr. 2011


 * 5. "Why Trees Are Important." // Complete Tree Service - Tree Pruning Service - Tree Arbor Service // . Web. 19 May 2011. http://www.savatree.com/whytrees.html.  **


 * 6. Nix, Steve. "Ten Top Reasons Why Trees Are Important." // The Complete Forests, Trees and Forestry Home Page // . About.com. Web. 19 May 2011. .  **


 * 7. Olson, Brant. "How Many Trees Are Cut down Every Year? » Rainforest Action Network Blog."//Rainforest Action Network Blog//. 22 Apr. 2008. Web. 19 May 2011. . **


 * 8. Monitor, Christian Science. "Poverty Now Comes with a Color TV - MSN Money." // Commentary Index - MSN Money // . MSN. Web. 19 May 2011. .  **


 * 9. "Paper University - All About Paper." // TAPPI // . Technical Association for the Worldwide Pulp, Paper and Converting Industry, 2001. Web. 19 May 2011. .  **


 * 10. "Why Do We Need Trees?" // BGCI: Botanic Gardens Conservation International // . Web. 19 May 2011. .  **