ZNIETERT

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I am a congressperson of Texas.

I am a democrat.

The congressperson I most agree with is democrat [|Ruben Hinojosa]. He and I share almost exact views on many issues such as education, health care, and enviroment and energy.

1. [|**Education**] - As we continue to grow as a country, I think our education is a bit lacking. A good education for all Americans is an important part in the success of America. If our president or congresspeople were not educated, what would America be today? I believe we need to focus in on education to get America at it's all time high. There are several important things in education that could be fixed, added or improved. For one, we could reuire open enrollment for all public schools. We could also lower college costs and tution to an affordable cost for all Americans. We need to improve our college and high school graduation rate and lower the drop-out rate. We should also create free, local programs specific to certain learning disabilities.
 * __Issues:__**

2. **[|Health and Safety]** - Healthcare should be affordable for all Americans to prevent disease and sickness in America. Americans need to have knowledge on good health habits because obesity is a severe problem in the United States. There are many medical problems that go along with obesity, like diabetes and heart disease. Childhood vaccines and annual check-ups should either be free or affordable to all citizens. Americans in general need a higher knowledge of common health problems like smoking. Smoking is a continuous issue in the U.S. Anti-smoking education and programs will prevent an increase in smokers.

3. **Enviroment** **and Energy** - As technology becomes better, we need to find an alternative fuel to power these devices. We are the biggest consumers of gas in the world, so we need to find a renewable resource to power our vehicles before gas runs out. Our dependency on gas causes us to rely on foreign oil. If we could find a way to power our lives with a renewable resource, it wouldn't hurt our wallets as much. It would lessen the release of carbon monxide into the ozone layer too. Americans need to protect the Earth and our resources such as water, air, oil, etc. Our use of non-renewable resources as a contry are hurting our lungs and the enviroment. Somehow we need to reduce air and water pollution along with keeping the enviroment clean.

1. Texas is the second largest state in the Union covering approximately 267,277 square miles. It is in the southwest area of the United States. 2. The majority of Texas' population live in urban, city-like, areas. 3. The unemployment rate of Texas in 2006 was 4.9% 4. Texas has 32 congressmen and 34 votes in the electoral college. 5. Whites are 71% of the population, while Hispanics are 32%
 * __State Facts:__**

Our bill is about allowing students nationwide to freely choose a public school best suited for his or her academic and social needs. This means any legal, American student may transfer inter-district to bordering district or school. This will allow students to be eligible for an education of their choice. It will also enhance the educational value and experience of all those participating. The education standards will increase too because of the ability to choose the most preferred school or district of the student. Take this as an example. If you are a low income family and you cannot provide a good education for your children, what are you going to do? This bill will allow low income families, families in poor districts, and other American students willing to participate the ability to recieve a higher education. This bill will make for a more successful America.
 * __About KBraun's and My Bill:__** HB3

For more information please visit the [|Open Enrollment Online Database].

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