JMARCHESE

JMARCHESE Senator Josh Marchese __Political Party__-Independent The senator in Alabama I am most like is Alabama Senator- [|Richard Shelby]:

__Gun Control__- gun control is a serious issue. Since many people are getting easy axcess to these weapons there are many crimes and murders throughout cities. Innocent people should not be killed because the wrong people are aloud to own weaponry. We need to enforce laws to stop these innocent deaths. __Enviorment and Energy__- enviorment and energy is a serious issue. We as americans, have become to dependent on foriegn oil and it has cost us. Also our dependency on this has harmed our enviorment and if we do not find alternatives to this fuel sources we are going to pay a big price. __Education__- we as americans need to ensure that the student s in our schools are getting properly educated so they can compete in the present day world. We need high qualified teachers to teach these kids the right way so they are ready for the future.
 * Where I Stand on Three Importent Issues**

My bill is on Gun Control- SB 30

__Five Facts on my State__ 1. Alabama is Number 2 state in most gun deaths, rating 16.99 gun deaths per 100,000 residents in 2006 2. You do not need a permit or license to own a rifle or shotgun in Alabama 3. Alabama has nine congressmen in the 111th congress. Two senators and seven representatives 4. Alabama's highschool dropout rate is 13.01% 5. Alabama's high school dropout rate is the biggest threat to the state's long-term economic growth

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