LTHOMPSON




 * L Thompson **


 * Political Party:** **Democrat **


 * Congress Member I most Agree with:** [|**Jim Costa**]

**3 Issues most important to me: ** 1. Environment and Energy- I think we need to find more alternative energy sources because the oil and coal reserves are now running low on coal due to the fact they are nonrenewable resources. We cannot depend on having enough of this energy resource forever! They also are polluting the environment and are unafffordable for some Americans. It is time to take a stand and to make an effort to help make our living style more clean and affordable. President Obama has recently signed the Recovery Act in January of 2009. This Act gives the specifics of how government money should be spent in order to do research about alternative energy sources and how to create these energies. 2. Economy- We need to get America out of debt and spend money more wisely because our economy is crashing. Instead of tax money and government money going to benefit ordinary Americans, it is being used to bail out companies and banks who shold not have gotten themselves in such a position to need help in the first place. America needs to start spending money on things that can benefit everyone, such as alternative energy sources and helping the poverty. We also need to stop inflation before it becomes too large of a problem and to help out small business so they can at least have the chance to make it before they get into large debts. These are all problems Americans are currently facing, and we need to fix them. 3. Social Problems- I believe we need to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves ( the poverty) because the reason many are in poverty is because of the economy. We must also deal with education and not leaving any child behind or out of school. America can only become a greater country if children are eduated and grow up to be those important positions in society to keep it running smoothly.

__Information about my Bill:__ HB 46 Our bill is designed to use alternative energy sources throughout schools in America. We plan to have at least 5 acres of land dedicated to wind turbines and solar panels in each county and to power the schools through the energy created. We do not need a lot of turbines or panels because the energy created can be stored up and used at any time. This would also promote education about the alternative energy sources in the schools, considering they are being powered by them!


 * 5 facts about California:

1. California is home to the lowest point in the nation - Death Valley is 282 feet below sea level. (L. Thompson) 2. California was nicknamed the Golden State due to the fact it was home to the California Gold Rush in the 1800's and there were fields of golden poppies that could be seen. (L. Thompson) 3. Lassen Peak, of California, is one of the two active U.S. volcanoes outside of Alaska and Hawaii. The last recorded eruption was in 1917. (L. Thompson) 4. There are 18 national forests in California. (L. Thompson) 5. California became a U.S. territory in 1847 when Mexico surrendered it to John C. ** **Frémont. ( L. Thompson)**


 * Information Sources (10):**
 * 1.** "Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." __Epa.gov__. 30 Mar. 2009. Environmental Protection Agency. 8 May 2009 []


 * 2.** Henderson, Harry. "Renewable & Alternative Energy Sources: Outlook." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 10 May 2009 [|http://www.issues.abc-clio.com]

**5.** __Congressman Jim Costa : Home__. 10 May 2009 []

 * 6.** "Facts for You: Environment and Energy on USA.gov." __USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal__. 10 May 2009 []


 * 7.** "Wind Power: Cost and Growth Trends" __Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia__. 10 May 2009 []


 * 8.** "California: HIstory, Geography, Population, and State Facts- Infoplease.com" 9 May 2009 []


 * 9.** Betsy Malloy- " California Facts" About.com 8 May 2009 []


 * 10.** " The Library of Congress< Thomas Home" Thomas 8 May 2009 []