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Darby McDowell

Representative of New York Republican

The congressmen that I agree with most is Congressman Pete King. He is a Republican and feels very strongly about homeland security, along with lowering the amount of Federal, and in general, tax waste. These are two very important issues in The United States Of America.Congressmen Pete King has recently made many statements on the ending of taxpayer funding of ACORN, which a group of people, which in some peoples opinion, and mine, is filled with people that are delirious, and have very strong opinions on controversial topics, but in some peoples eyes, they just seem crazy. Since we live in the Beautiful country of America, we have freedom of speech, so we must respect that and let ACORN voice there opinions. However, the federal government should no longer support them. This is a group that not everyone in America supports, and don't want there valuable tax dollars to go to such a insane group. Obviously, homeland security is very important because in this day and age, unfortunately, they're are bad people in the world, that want to hurt such a successful country like America. Therefore, it is required that we have a extremely strong homeland security.

5 Interesting facts on New York 1.) The Woodstock Music and Arts Fair was held in Bethel. 2.)The "New York Post" established in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton is the oldest running newspaper in the United States 3.)The first presentation of 3D films before a paying audience took place at Manhattan's Astor Theater on June 10, 1915. 4.)More than 47 percent of New York City's residents over the age of 5 speak a language other than English at home. 5.)The first pizzeria in United States was opened in New York City, in 1895, by Gennaro Lombardi

5 facts that relate to my topic: 1.)The group ACORN has received more than $53 million in direct federal funding, as well as additional funding from states and localities that receive federal grants. 2.)Illegal immigrants and their children use government services like Medicaid, food stamps, and public schools. Estimates of the cost of illegal immigration range from $22 billion to $70 billion annually. 3.) Government buildings across the country are sometimes 2 times the size of whats needed. 4.) Elected Government officials get their health benefits, while there time they're working for the government, as well as the rest of there lives, even if they where a horrific in during there terms/ there time working for the government. 5.) Congressional earmarks have wasted an estimated 48 billion tax dollars.

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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Tax waste: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Tax waste is something that goes on in America everyday. From funding activist groups, illegal immigration, wasteful government buildings, Elected government officials getting health care handed to them, and Congressional earmarks. I believe that there should be a federal group set up by the government, elected by the people to help lower tax waste, by making sure their money is not going to waste. This way the people of America money, that they work so hard for will be going to the best use possible to make our county better.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Obesity: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Obesity is something that did not happen over night in America but has been rising at an alarming rate. The percentage of obese americans is 26.5%! Which is more than one fourth of America. Now a days, children have been the target to this problem, they have electronics at easy reach and if there parents are obese/overweight have a higher chance of being obese/overweight themselves. To change this we much make healthier lifestyle, encouraging kids to get out and play instead of watching T.V. or playing video games. Also a change in school lunches should be put into place, if schools are encouraging this bad habit things will only get worse.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Illegal Immigrants: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Illegal Immigrants have been a huge problem in the United States for a number of years, but especially in the State of New York. This is because The of the "BIG APPLE" it is a very hard place for the government to find illegal immigrants. They are living in our country for free, not paying any taxes, and taking away jobs from life long Americans that pay taxes and are out of jobs. On top of all of this, Illegal immigrants waste an Estimated o$22 billion to $70 billion annually.

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