CBROWN

CBROWN - Kansas

__ Congress Person __ : Todd Tiahrt [] **__ 3 most important issues __**: __ National Defense __- I believe that our country should strengthen the defense of our nation. I also believe that we should support our heroes and secure thepeace. The U.S. National Defense should make the people in the country feel secure and safe without worrying about the comings of war and terrorism. __ Civil Rights __ - I believe that ther should be no descrimination based on gender, age, race, or religion. Any job should be available to anyone without the decision being made based on looks but on their personal qualities. __ Economy -__ I believe that our economy should really be one of our governments major focuses. I also believe that they should think about everyone from poor to wealthy. We should find more efficient cars and fuels and make them more affordable for the sake of less fortunate people. __** 5 facts about Kansas that are important when it comes to voting **__: - Kansas continues to operate underits original 1859 constitution. - Out of 1.6 million registered voters, more than 760,000 voters in Kansas are a part of the Republican Party. - Out of 1.6 million registered voters, more than 430,000 voters in Kansas are a part of the Democratic Party. - Along with the states two senators, Kansas has 4 representatives which gives the state a total of 6 electoral college votes. - Kansas economy is based on agriculture and trade. 1. "Kansas: Overview." __United States Geography__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.usgeography.abc-clio.com**]**.
 * __ Political Party __**: Republican
 * __ Information about my bill : __** HB 5 Working with JFilarski
 * __ Top 10 Citations: __

2 . Glenn, Richard A. "Civil Rights in America: Overview." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.issues.abc-clio.com**]**.

3. Watts, Tim J. "Military Service: Overview." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.issues.abc-clio.com**]**.

4. Henderson, Harry. "Renewable & Alternative Energy Sources: Outlook." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.issues.abc-clio.com**]**.

5. Carey, Henry Frank. "Human Rights: Overview." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.issues.abc-clio.com**]**.

6. Breitzer, Susan. "Work in America: Overview." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.issues.abc-clio.com**]**.

__7. Layoffs to slow to 539,000 in April; Jobless rate rises__ 8 May 2009. Plain Dealer. 8 May 2009 ** [|**http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2009/05/layoffs_slow_to_539000_in_apri.html**]**.**

__**8. National Defense Magazine**__**. Mar. 2002. Harold Kennedy. 8 May 2009** [|**http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2002/March/Pages/US_Troops4127.aspx**]**.**

**__9. Philstar__. 7 May 2009. Derris Ferriols. 8 May 2009 .**

**10. Vaidya, Nivedita. "Women's Rights in the World: Overview." __Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 8 May 2009** [|**http://www.issues.abc-clio.com**]**.**