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RGambatesa Republician 5 Interesting Facts: 1. Georgia became the first state to lower its legal voting age from 21 to 18 years in order to vote. 2. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River 3. Georgia includes 350 species of birds. 4.1788. Fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 5. Its name came from King George II of England.

5 facts about gangs: 1. While traveling the world today one may see gratifi written on the walls of building or signs. 2. Gangs have been around before 1200 ad. 3. Most Gang activity is centered around big cities like New York. 4. The Mafia was a from of gang, Al Capone was a member of the Chicgao Mafia. 5. Gangs are still around today.

I feel that this is an important issue. Gangs can be very harmful to people by beating them up and vandlising their proptery. I think that we should enforce laws to put a stop to gangs. It will make everyday life safer mainly in the big cities like New York.

Issues that are most important to me //Obesity not only occurs in Georgia but it occurs in many places around the world.//

Obesity: 300,000 people a year die from obesity. There is an estimated 38 million Americans whose weight is above average. Also overweight people are 20% less likely to get married. Today there are many more people that are obese that there were 30-40 years ago. I think that we should try to put a stop to obesity. Local vending machines should only serve healthy snacks instead of junk like candy, espcaiclly at schools. Also school lunches should be pretty healthy. It really help overweight people make healthy choices if they only had healthy choices to choose from. I think America should help cut down on obesity and even at a fast food restruant there should still be healthy choices.

Air Pollution: Air pullution kills about three million people wourldwide each year. Even sitting at home can be a health hazard. Polluted air from outside can get into your home. If you don't have a carbon minoxide dector than you could be breathing deadly gases without even knowing it. Buildings/homes are responsible for 15,000 to 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. I feel that we as Americans should try our best to cut down on polluted air. There are lots of little things that can be done to help cut down on the pollution in the air. One thing is planting trees. It is also good to ride your bike to your friends house instead of having your mom drive you. If we can do these little things in the long run they can help cut down on the air pollution.

5 facts about Obesity in Georgia: 1. 1/4 third grade children were obese in Georgia 2.Girls were more likely (25%) to be obese than boys (22%) 3. 37.3% of children in Georgia are overweight or obese 4.31.4% of low income children are obese 5. Ranked 49th in overall prevalence.

Josh Clark: I agree with Josh Clark and his tax plans here are 5 comments about how i agree with him. 1. His plan was to lower income taxes from 6% to at least 41/2%. I agree with him on this and i think that income taxes should be lowered. 2.He did not want any change in tax which i agree with. There should not be more taxes on items while the ecomony is down. 3. He wants to charge sales tax on labor auto repair which i agree with becase when somebody does service for you it should have tax on it. 4.charge sales tax on goods and services. I agree with this because for a service there should tax for someones hard work. 5. I like how he does not raise tax while the economy is down but i think that is right to put taxes on services. []

10 Resources: [] Josh Clarck written in 2011 [] Newton, David E. "Air Pollution: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. [] Smith, Pamela K. "Gangs: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. [] Thomas, Mary Jo. "Obesity: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. [] "Banning Trans Fats: Need To Know." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. [] Pollution from factory smokestacks." Image. PhotoDisc, Inc. //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. [] "Cleaning Up Wall Street: Insider Trading: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. [] updated may 25th []Georgia." //American Government//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. []chain gangs." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.

http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/HB20 The Link To Our Bill Page

The purpose of our bill is to stop or limit illegal immigrantion by making it easier. This will lower the crime rate in the United States because although it is easier to get in, they will have to serve a lifetime probation and if they comit a federal or two minor crimes, then they will have to go back where they came from. They will also have to pass the standard citizen test and speak the english language fully and pass a test for that before anyone can get in. People should vote for this because although it will let immigrants in easier, it will limit the crimes they commit and they will have to speak the english language which will help preserve America.