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Kerri Maselli California moderate

Barbara Boxer's website __ [] __ I agree with Barbara Boxer on the following: Housing-It is very important that every citizen in the United States has a home to live. The government should help people pay for shelter. Boxer works to modify mortgages and fights for policies to keep families in their homes. Education-To me, education is the most important thing for our future. The more educated our future generation is, the more our country will grow. Boxer works to improve public schools by helping communities repair crumbling schools, reduce class sizes, and hire more highly qualified teachers. Economy- Economy is very important to our country. We need to have a good economy so that people can have good jobs and earn money for their families. Boxer leads efforts to create jobs, help small businesses to complete and provide tax relief for middle-class families. Wilderness- I think that we need to take good care of wilderness because it is part of our Earth and we get a lot of our resources from the wilderness. Boxer works to provide the highest level of protection and conservation afforded under federal law

State Tree- Redwood State Song- I Love You, California State Bird- California State Quail Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states 1 out of every 8 residents of the United States lives in California
 * Interesting Facts about California**


 * Facts about California that relate to my issues**
 * 1) 3 million people die each year as a result of breathing polluted air
 * 2) Air pollution has been a problem for hundreds of years
 * 3) Government isn't acting fast enough and species are becoming extinct quickly
 * 4) Since 1980, factors such as pollution, hunting, pesticide use, and habitat destruction have led to extinction of as many as 1,000 species per year, primarily in tropical regions
 * 5) Aquatic species are becoming extinct due to runoff pollution, dams, over fishing, and tsunamis and typhoons

1.Rainforests I think that the government and citizens should put more effort towards saving the rainforests. They're essential for life on Earth, and have a lot of diversity. The rainforests also provide a lot of resources. Such as plants providing substances for things like medicine. The rainforests are slowly being destroyed and we need to stop that from happening. animals are dying and and their homes are being crushed. The rainforests need to be saved. 2.Air Pollution Air Pollution is destroying the Earth's atmosphere, our home. Humans and animals are becoming ill and dying because of it, and its becoming a major issue. We could do certain things to help put a stop to air pollution. Things such as driving battery-powered cars, and riding bikes or buses, or even walking. The air pollution is destroying out environment and eating away at the ozone layer. This causes the Sun's rays to be stronger on certain parts of Earth, like the poles. There, the ice is melting and it's too warm for the polar bears, and they are dying off. Air pollution is a major issue. 3. Endangered Species Animals are part of our Earth and lives, and we need that to continue. I think that we should step up and help save the many endangered species. We can start by stop killing rainforests and cutting air pollution. These things are leaving the animals without homes, and they eventually die. If one species becomes extinct, it will affect more species. It's a chain reaction. We need to help the endangered species.
 * Issues that are most important to me**

Equal Education for All Act is about providing a good education for every student in the United States. A good education is the foundation for the future of our country. If the future generation is smart, the United States will grow and prosper. We believe that education is the key to a good future.
 * The Bill im sponsoring**
 * http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/HB19**

Wilderness and Public Lands." //Official Website of U.S Senator Barbara Boxer: Home//. Web. 19 May 2011. [].
 * 10 Resources**

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"Directory of Representatives · House.gov." //The United States House of Representatives · House.gov//. Web. 19 May 2011. .