opollack

opollack

North Carolina. Republican

I mostly agree with Senator Richard Burr

Link to Richard Burr's website []

~He supports our troops and veterans. He wants to give veterans more benefits. ~He did not support the healthcare bill or the Cash for Clunckers program. ~He does not believe that illegal immigrants should be eligible for social security or other American programs. ~He voted to use the military boarder patrol to control illegal immigration and drugs being brought into the country. ~He voted yes on using the death penalty.
 * I agree with Senator Burr on these issues...**

~The first Pepsi was made there in 1898 in New Bern. ~The state vegetable is the sweet potato. ~It is called the Tar Heel state because it produces a lot of tar. ~In North Carolina it is illegal to use an elephant to plow a cotton field. ~The largest house in the country is in North Carolina. It is called Biltmore Estate and is 175,000 square feet.
 * Interesting Facts about North Carolina...**

1. Illegal Immigration~I believe that we should be more strict on this issue. It isn't fair for people to come into our country illegally and be afforded same rights as United States citizens. 2. Environment~I believe that we should take care of the Earth and its natural resources. It is important to conserve the resources we have. 3. Supporting our Troops and Veterans~I believe that we should do more for service men/women and veterans. They risk(ed) their lives to protect us and should be rewarded.
 * Issues most important to me...**

1.Toxic waste in the state is very hazardous to the residents' health (environment) 2.Every year, North Carolina looses 100,000 acres of land from cities developing (environment) 3.There is a bill being written for benefits for military spouses (supporting troops/veterans) 4.The legislators are considering expanding the GI Bill (supporting troops/veterans) 5.There are roughly 350,000 illegal immigrants in North Carolina. This causes overcrowding in schools, traffic, and less open space. (illegal immigration)
 * Issues in My State...**

A link to the bill I am __Sponsoring__ ====The bill I am sponsoring is called "Improving America's Search Methods." It is about searching immigrants when the apply to be citizens so that they do not bring in weapons or illegal substances, such as drugs. According the the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs 90% of all cocaine sold in the United States in 2004 was smuggled through Mexican borders. We will use airport-style security and search methods. There will be less drugs sold and it will decrease violence. Even though my bill will raise taxes, it will make America a much safer country. ====

1. // NC.GOV - Home //. Web. 20 May 2011. . 2. // U.S. Border Control //. Web. 20 May 2011. . 3. "FAQs â Working for Border Patrol - CBP.gov." // CBP.gov - Home Page //. Web. 20 May 2011. . 4. // U.S. Department of Defense //. Web. . 5. "North Carolina Fast Facts and Trivia." // 50states.com - States and Capitals //. Web. 20 May 2011. . <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">// TSA | Transportation Security Administration | U.S. Department of Homeland Security //. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.tsa.gov/>. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">7. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">// United States Geography Data Base //. Web. <http://usgeography.abc-clio.com/Topics/Display/34?cid=41&terms=north+carolina>. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">8. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">// Issues Data Base //. Web. <http://issues.abc-clio.com/Feature/Story/1246452?cid=1246452&terms=environment>. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">9. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">"Richard Burr on the Issues." // OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues //. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Richard_Burr.htm>. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">10. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">"Illegal Immigration: Drugs, Gangs and Crime." // Civitas Institute //. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.nccivitas.org/2007/illegal-immigration-drugs-gangs-and-crime/>.
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