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Nick Polaski State: Oklahoma Political Party: Republican Link to Bill: http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/SB3

The Congress person that I agree with most is Tom A Coburn []


 * Five interesting facts on Oklahoma**

1. 2008- The unemployment Rate was 4% 2. 2008- The population was 3,642,361 3. Capital is Oklahoma City 4. The word Oklahoma means Red People 5. 39 of the American Indian Tribes currently live in Oklahoma


 * Facts on Issue**

1. 2009- There was 8 Hazardous Waste Sites 2.Natural resources are coal, natural gas, petroleum, and stoner 3. Is the 3rd largest gas producing state in teh nation 4. 24% of Oklahoma is forest 5. There is an operating oil well on state capitol grounds called Capitol Site

Renewable Energy [] Wind Energy is a way to produce clean energy. This source of energy is perfect for the state Oklahoma because it is a state that gets a lot of wind. Oklahoma has a lot of open plains perfect for wind farms. Using energy we would be able to produce a good amount of electricity. The improved wind turbines are more compact and efficient.
 * Issue #1**

Air Pollution [] Air pollution is a big problem all around the world. Six major air pollutants are nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and lead. Air pollution refers to the presence of substances that are in the air at a level that can harm the health and survival of humans, animals, and plants. Ways we can reduce the pollution in the air is by using renewable sources of energy. Oklahoma is a state with open plains, and has a lot of wind. Wind farms would be a source of renewable energy that can be used there.
 * Issue #2**

Recycling [] The United States alone produces a lot of trash. The amount of trash and recyclables we produce daily is enough to fill 63,000 garbage trucks that hold 9 tons of trash each. The amount of garbage trucks needed if we do not count recycling is 46,000 garbage trucks. The amount of garbage produced keeps on increasing. All of this waste is harming the environment. Recycling helps reduce the waste we put in landfills, and helps keep the environment clean.
 * Issue #3**

SB3 is a bill that deals with increasing the population of electric cars on the road. This bill would help decrease the amount of air pollution and help make transportation much cleaner. Electric cars run strictly on electricity using only electricity would help cut down the use of fossil fuels. The way you would charge an electric car is by using a charging station. Charging stations are stations set up for drivers to plug their cars in so the cars can recharge. Why I SB3 should pass is because we can't run on fossil fuels forever and using electric cars would make transportation cleaner.
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